A little more about us
Hi I’m Tom!
I have had a passion for woodworking for most of my life, but when I started doing custom cabinetry, I found that it was something that I really enjoyed more than other areas of woodworking. My woodworking started as a hobby when I was younger, and I have been blessed to be in a position where it has become my full-time job where I run my own small business. I am thankful for all of the people in my life that have supported me along the way, and I am thankful to every customer that has trusted me with handling their project.
I take a lot of pride in being a one-man cabinet shop. When you choose me to complete your project, you are working directly with the owner of the company. From the initial drafts, to the final install, I will work with you directly to create custom cabinetry that will fit your needs.
I believe that custom cabinetry is one of the things that can really turn your house into your home. We all have specific storage needs to best suit our families, and I love being able to help people create things that will function for them every single day.
When I’m not at the shop, I enjoy spending my free time with my wife and kids. Being self-employed has given me the freedom to spend more time with them than most fathers and husbands are able to, and I am extremely grateful for that. Being able to have so much time with my kids during these years of their childhood is what makes it all worth it!
Tom
Shelby
Hi I’m Shelby!
I am Tom’s wife and, as we like to joke, his “muscles”. Being we are a one-man shop, when a job needs extra hands, I am the one Tom calls! I help Tom with the installation process, and I follow alongside making sure every cabinet is clean after each one gets installed. I like to leave a job as clean as possible!
While I help Tom with installations when needed, much of my role also happens behind the scenes. I am the one on social media, which plays a big role in our business. I am also the person Tom turns to for a second opinion, fresh ideas, or input on a project. I love interior design and watching each kitchen become uniquely its own, I will often sit alongside Tom during the design process, offering ideas and paying attention to all the little details.
Whether its reviewing drafts or helping during installation, I enjoy being that extra set of eyes to make sure everything comes together just right. It’s my way of contributing to the business and filling a role that compliments Tom’s craftsmanship.
I have been very passionate about Around the Lakes Custom Woodworks as soon as I saw Toms potential. I have been cheering Tom on from the very beginning of his woodworking journey, and I am so proud to be a part of what we’ve built together.
Beyond Around the Lakes Custom Woodworks, spending time as a family is what I live for. Our lives are pretty centered around our 2 little kids right now (Allie & Isaac) and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I love that the kids get to watch their dad follow his dream, and build something from the ground up, something that started in our 1 stall backyard garage, to now owning a shop in downtown Hoffman, MN - something that he worked so hard for.