Meet Jeff O'Connor

My name is Jeff O’Connor and I am a retired U.S. Navy EOD (Bomb Squad) Master Chief and I have been woodworking for over 26 years.

In 2019, I was lucky to be selected to attend world renowned woodworker Rob Cosman's Purple Heart Project, an intensive hand tool woodworking course for combat wounded veterans. I have also studied under Kip Christensen, an incredible woodturner and educator.

I currently reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia with my custom sewist wife, Kim, the owner of The Striped Tomato, a custom apparel company. Together, we create custom work in wood and fabric for clients around the world.

A portion of proceeds from every project are donated to various veteran and 1st Responder Organizations around the U.S.