Who We Are

Jeffrey Gomes

Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawai`i, Jeff graduated from Ka`u High School in 1980.  Faced with a crossroad in life, Jeff entered the US Navy instead of college.  What was initially intended to be a 4-year tour turned into a 20-year career that took Jeff to the far reaches of the globe.  The world became his academia filled with unique cultural experiences and world events.

While stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Center just outside of Chicago, Jeff’s interest in woodworking innocently began. Jeff tinkered and made wooden speaker boxes for his run down, rusted, $200.00, no heater, exhaust leaking, hood mashed in, 1973 VW bug.  They sounded great!  He discovered this new, raw, hidden talent.  

Over the years, Jeff’s interest for woodworking continued to grow.  It really took a foothold in 1987 when the opportunity to work and eventually run the SIMA carpenter shop at Pearl Harbor, HI was granted (another long sea story).  Jeff honed his skills while he built cabinets, podiums, picture boards, picture frames, plaques and various other retirement paraphernalia for the hundreds of orders he filled.

Retirement arrived after 20 years, but his love for woodwork never faltered.  Faced with the return to civilian life and new career at the wind farm, Jeff dedicated his free time to pursue his craft.  He built a simple workbench in his garage that fueled his passion.

What once started as a hobby, turned into a part-time then full-time quest.  In just a few short years, it became painfully obvious Jeff had outgrown his humble abode.  He had to take the next step.

With the faith and support of his wife and the encouragement of family and friends, Jeff took the giant leap and expanded into the warehouse facilities his business now currently resides.  After two years, he also acquired laser engraving capabilities offering bookmarks, signs, plaques and various other special requests. 

It’s been a long journey filled with excitement and challenges.  Through it all, Jeff has never forgotten his roots and those that have helped and influenced him.  He continues to share this passion with us all today and is excited to spread his mana`o.