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Tom Clossey Tom Clossey
After studying anthropology and studio art in Ohio, Tom headed to San Francisco to see what the city had to offer. After a few attempts at life in the corporate world, Tom decided to go back to doing what he liked best, working and creating with his hands. Since founding Woodshanti in 1997, he has been refining his skills as a woodworker and exploring the limits of furniture design.
Shawn Berry

Shawn Berry
In 1996, Shawn moved to San Francisco in a quest for a more artistically creative endeavor. In 1997, he co-founded Woodshanti and has never looked back. A dedicated community organizer and activist, Shawn helps bring a strong sense of purpose to Woodshanti as a value-driven business. Shawn currently sits on the board of directors of the Urban Alliance for Sustainability and Build It Green.

rick Rick Espinoza
Caught in the web of the corporate world in Silicon Valley as a salesperson. Rick pursued his long time dream of being a professional woodworker with the support of his wife, Michelle. “A new beginning, creating and building fine works for others to appreciate. This is my way of life. And to do this with a strong handful of talented, dedicated and kind people makes me thankful.”
gomez Gomez
Gomez received his BFA in 1991 and his Masters Degree in sculpture in 1994. Gomez is an experienced designer who has been working with wood and metal for 20 years. Gomez's love for design was first developed in furniture and has since blossomed into whole house projects.
rick Sue Separk
Sue brings a wealth of organizational skill and computational genius to help us keep our company together and on target. Sue graduated with a BA from Lehigh University, and is responsible for our accounting, invoicing, FSC reporting, and payroll.
Gabriel Conen
Gabe discovered his passion for wood while teaching a summer class to elementary school students in Massachusetts. "As I started looking at woodworking as a life long career, it seemed to make sense to implement more sustainable practices. With 3 years experience working with bamboo and 10 years of woodworking experience, Gabe joined the Woodshanti team in 2009.
Donaldo Osorio
Born and raised in San Juancito, Honduras, Donaldo started working with wood at the age of ten. He continued his studies in woodworking at a Honduran woodcarving school at age 15, and in 2003 moved to the U.S. with his wife, Anat. Donaldo eventually settled in the Bay Area, and with more than a decade as a woodworker is thrilled to be part of the Woodshanti.
Tony McAdams
Originally from Loyalton, Ca., Tony began working with timber as a young man taping and tagging logs and thinning burnt trees in the Sierra Mountains. His cabinetry apprenticeship began in San Louis Obisbo while sweeping floors in a one man shop. His experience in a small shop has made him the well rounded craftsmen that he is today. Tony joined the Woodshanti team in 2009 and is currently our install manager.

Curtis Bisaillon
Born and raised in Vermont, Curtis has been living in San Francisco since 2000. He joined the Woodshanti team to expand the marketing, design, and PR for our business. Transitioning from a small web start-up, he is accustomed to wearing the many hats required to get the job done. A more complete bio is available at linkedin.com.

 

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