Thomas spent 25 years starting, owning and managing three small companies in the manufacturing, mining, energy and technology sectors. He also served as a founding member on the board of the Offshore Trade Association of Nova Scotia, as president of the Cape Breton Offshore Trade Association, as Executive Director of Vision - Community Initiatives for Regional Development and as co chair of the remediation subcommittee of the Sydney Tar Ponds Cleanup. From this background he joined his Love here in BC after realizing that just making a living failed to complete his human experience; they shared their passion for learning and exploration while taking the time to care for aging parents in their sunset years.  After becoming vegetarian and going car-free, Thomas and Laura embarked on a new adventure of learning and discovery by constructing The Biggest Little House in Sidney. What started as a green building project soon evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle strategy, dedicated to the reduction of their carbon footprint. After a brief sojourn into the Solar Thermal business, Thomas then spent six years in the trenches of politics where he learned all about the overwhelming challenges that prevent politicians from driving change. While his Love continued to work for our local MLA Thomas divided his time between maintaining their urban farm, growing lots of food, and trying to encourage people to build a New Tomorrow. Since retiring in January of 2025 Thomas and Laura have dedicated themselves full time to being the change they had hoped to see in the world. You can find a more detailed portfolio, and a list of topics Thomas is happy to address at your next gathering, here: https://tmt.ca         “We want people to know sustainability is possible to achieve anywhere, not just for someone living in the country with acreage. It has to be doable anywhere,” says Thomas. “It’s simply not sustainable if it’s not replicable.”  Click here to read more. Based in Victoria BC, ‘EAT magazine’ is a comprehensive food, wine and associated good living resource.  Check them out for coverage of all things 'Smart. Local. Delicious.'

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