Thom is the founder and Senior Principal of TCA Architects. Under his guidance, TCA has emerged as a nationally recognized leader in creative, cost effective and cutting edge design. Thom founded TCA more than 29 years ago with the goal of integrating design, technology, and new materials in the formulation of the next generation of sustainable, mixed-use, urban infill communities. TCA has a broad platform of Urban Housing, Retail, Hospitality, and Interior Design. Operating out of three California based studios (Irvine, Los Angeles and Oakland) the firm collaborates with many of the nation’s leading developers on a portfolio of projects spanning from the eastern seaboard to the entirety of California and Hawaii.
In 2012, Thom opened the Bay Area Studio of TCA. His pioneering spirit and passion for excellence in design continues as he currently guides the growth of the Oakland studio. TCA has been honored numerous times for design excellence, receiving awards from AIA, CNU, NAHB , PCBC, and ULI.
Currently, Thom is a Member and Governor of Urban Land Institute (ULI), serving on the Multifamily Green Product Council. He also shares his passion for design by speaking as an expert at industry events nation-wide, including; PCBC, Multi-Family Trends, BALA, Multi-Family Executive, University Southern California, National Association of Home Builders, and the National Multifamily Housing Council.
Thom is a veteran of the United States Navy, Submarine Service. He utilizes his love for cycling to raise funds and awareness for the fight against AIDS. Annually, he participates in the 545 mile, San Francisco to Los Angeles, AIDS/LifeCycle ‘Ride to End Aids’. Thom enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters, and granddaughters and travels extensively, exploring the wonders of the world we live in.