Thom was incredibly lucky to have grown up in this most beautiful of U.S. states – Vermont! Born in Middlebury, he moved with his family to Newfane in 1958. He still lives in this spectacularly picturesque town with Gregg, his partner of 40 years. He attended Johnson College in northern Vermont, then spent a semester in Cap D’Ail France, where Thom studied French and Theater. Next, for a change of pace, he transferred to The College of The Virgin Islands in St. Thomas, where, it seems, he majored in snorkeling and warm sand! Thom graduated from Castleton College in 1977 with a B.A. in Theater Arts. It turns out that his theater education was a perfect platform for the next part of my life – the incredibly demanding and equally rewarding restaurant business.
His partner and him have owned two restaurants in Brattleboro: Tafts and Peter Havens. Both were terribly busy, phenomenally successful, highly acclaimed eateries. They provided him a great creative outlet and were an incredible learning experience. Having enjoyed enormous support from a very loyal clientele, he never felt like he went “to work” a day in his life. They sold Peter Havens in 2012, and he is now thrilled to have gotten his Real Estate License, thus fulfilling a dream he has had for 35 years! He has bought and sold a dozen homes and income properties for me over the years, and he thoroughly enjoy the process.
Throughout Thom’s business career, he has learned that to be successful with any endeavor, he must listen carefully, be prepared, be punctual and show up with as much drive, focus and energy as his clients – if not more so! Thom looks forward to a long association with his Berkley Veller Greenwood Country family, and Thom looks forward to meeting with you very soon.
Home Types:
MultiFamily, House, Lot/Land, Commercial, Manufactured, Townhouse, Condo
Years of Experience:
13
Education:
Johnson College, Castleton College
