Prior to the founding of Anchor Bend Glassworks, Tim, a native Rhode Islander, apprenticed with several nationally recognized studios and artisans. Starting with his natural talent and abilities he has carefully developed and honed them over the years, this has taken him into an arena occupied by very few masters of this art form. Tim has developed an excellent reputation in the industry, respect of his peers and is recognized for his dynamic abilities. Not only highly proficient in the required skills necessary for designing and creating unique and individual objects of art from glass, he has also mastered the technical requirements of a production studio. This dedicated husband and father of two who has been involved in the "Glass Blowing Business" for over fourteen years has recently been associated with a local High School mentoring program. This program takes the responsibility of guiding and introducing a high school student through the complete business process from ordering, stocking, accounting and billing, to the actual glass blowing process. Tim feels interfacing with the school and fulfilling their requirements for documentation added to his own knowledge base and that of Anchor Bend Glassworks. Also, instructing in various workshops and training programs offered by Anchor Bend Glassworks he has earned recognition and respect in the community. Tim, when not surfing for relaxation, can occasionally be seen instructing his young son Rex in the basic techniques and skills of the trade.