Tom grew up in the Puget Sound area after living in different parts of the United States and Canada. Following his interest in drawing, graphic arts and building, he pursued an architecture degree at WSU. Tom's thesis project "A Model Residence for the Mentally Disabled" investigated issues of integrating those with mental handicaps in existing residential environments.

Tom is married with four children and lives in West Seattle. He enjoys being outdoors — bicycling, camping, kayaking, and especially skiing. He is a proud member of the West Seattle Rotary, American Institute of Architects, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Historic Seattle.

Tom has served on civic boards such as the Latona School PTSA, Latona School Associates, and volunteered with local groups such as the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, and Weaving Wallingford. Tom loves to give back to his community and currently leads an Adopt-a-Street cleaning team as a member of the Rotary Club of West Seattle.

EXPERIENCE

Tom joined Sortun-Vos Architects in 2000 and became a principal the following year. When that firm retired in 2015, Tom began Gant Nychay Architecture with his colleague Laroy Gant.

While having experience in a variety of project and construction types, residential architecture has always been Tom's passion. He enjoys exploring elements of the Craftsman and Arts & Crafts movements to formulate design solutions. Tom has had articles and projects published in Fine Homebuilding and the Seattle Time's Pacific Magazine.