Eric, co-owner of Thomas Philips Woodworking, has been creating impeccably crafted cabinetry and millwork for nearly 20 years, following a passion that first developed while growing up in Victoria. His innate talent and dedication to flawless results led to earning his Red Seal Ticket at BCIT in joinery, as well as 13 Gold CARE Awards with Thomas Philips Woodworking. But it is his attention to detail that truly sets him, and the company he helped found, apart. From the design process and construction, to the quality of product and customer service, Eric believes every single aspect of a job—no matter how small—is vitally important.

Derrick, co-owner of Thomas Philips Woodworking, is a Journeyman Carpenter with more than 25 years’ experience working in high-end custom homes and cabinetry, and from day one has been dedicated to absolute customer satisfaction. Drawn to the challenge of designing and building from an early age, Derrick has built a career finding a way to make things happen, and finds immense satisfaction in taking a client’s vision and making it a reality. His craftsmanship with Thomas Philips Woodworking has been recognized with 13 Gold CARE Awards and numerous glowing testimonials, and he’s proud to be a leader of a team that encourages innovation and a positive environment.

Tristan Bradley has been with Thomas Philips Woodworking since 2012, and is proud to be a part of a team that adheres to the highest standards of quality. Growing up in Seymour Arm, a small interior BC town on Shuswap Lake, Tristan became interested in woodworking while working with his father and uncle, building and finishing cabins on the lake, as well as boats and hovercrafts. He loves working with his hands, and uses his experience as a Red Seal Journeyman Joiner to craft, problem solve, and create work to be proud of.

A creative person by nature, Sumner developed a love of art and design from a very early age, and her first drafting class in high school sparked a passion to pursue design as a career. She shifted to Interior Design to better showcase both her creative and technical skills, and received her Bachelor’s in 2016 from VIU. Bilingual in French and English, Sumner maintains her top priority is listening to a client’s vision while offering professional ideas and advice in order to support their dream with an accurate technical foundation.