Renowned professional golfer, Sam Snead
Former deputy chairman of STAR-TV/ASIA, Richard Li
Vice Admiral Rodney P. Rempt, former Superintendent of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis
Philanthropist Joseph M. Bryan, benefactor of the Bryan Foundation
Theologian Dr. W. Randall Lolley
Vice Admiral Van Alford, United States Naval Reserve (ret.)

With a degree in studio painting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an artistic career spanning three decades, Tom has received more than two dozen awards for creative achievement, including recognition from the American Advertising Federation and the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles. Twice, fellow portrait artists honored Tom as one of ten finalists in the Portrait Society of America's International Portrait Competition. He also was honored with one of four special Merit Awards from the same organization.

Tom is a founding member of the Portrait Society of America, and is a charter member of The Portrait Institute in New York.

Tom brings a fresh, innovative approach to portraiture, capturing the inner personality and energy that makes each of his subjects unique.