Thomas Smith's love affair with log cabins began back when he built one alongside the director from his church camp. Thomas was 15 years old, and the two of them fit together logs which had been harvested from the property to make a place where the director could retreat to write.

Thomas later got into sales for a major US company that designs and fabricates log cabin kits. In fact, he became the manager for the regional sales center in no time flat. His team was responsible for over $20 million in annual sales.

Built for movement and not satisfied with working behind a desk, Thomas struck out to get his hands into the construction side of things. He went to work for log home builders, where he felt much more comfortable in the fresh air and sunshine, traveling and learning the ins and outs of these very special homes and their construction. But there was still something missing. The jobs were long and kept him from seeing family for months at a time.

One season, the crew he normally built with took a log cabin maintenance job, and Thomas was hooked. They media blasted the home, fought against exterior log mildew, UV rays and carpenter bees, and restored the home’s exterior with wood stain and sealant. He enjoyed the process so much that he decided to make it his full-time work. He was trained in the field by experts and has continued to grow through experience, industry mentors, and product training intensives.