Meet Jeff O'Connor

My name is Jeff O’Connor and I am a retired U.S. Navy EOD (Bomb Squad) Master Chief and a former Chicago Law Enforcement Officer.

I have been woodworking for 26 years and have studied under two of the world's master woodworkers; Rob Cosman and Kip Christensen. I enjoy "hybrid-woodworking" which is a combination of power and hand tools.

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.