Brings over 30 years experience in the marine industry and manages our Newport, Rhode Island office located on lower Thames Street along the Newport waterfront. Tom's boating experience ranges from being a member of his nationally ranked college sailing team to custom boat building. He gained practical experience building and outfitting custom aluminum yachts at the Minneford Yacht Yard of City Island, New York including work on the S&S designed 12-meter Freedom, sailmaking at UK Sailmakers and held a New Hampshire commercial pilots license for power yachts. Tom has over 30,000 miles of offshore experience. His motto: "I believe in providing my customers with diligent service before, during and after each sale and providing the best possible experience in the process".