Tom had been vacationing to the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau for over twenty-five years and, like many others who have visited, fell in love with the mountains and the quality of life in our area. After spending the majority of his life in Florida, graduating from Florida State University and working as both a Florida Marine Patrol Officer and Private Investigator, Tom finally made the move, got his Real Estate License and is now a permanent resident in our community. 

In 2004, Tom was offered a job at Signature Properties where he worked under the guidance of Judy Michaud. When Judy got the opportunity to purchase her own real estate brokerage in 2006, Tom was delighted to join her and her team at Meadows Mountain Realty. During his first three years as a broker, Tom became well acquainted with the area and used his people skills to develop his own style of real estate sales. Tom is laid back, has a very outgoing personality and is one hell of a tour guide. Just ask his clients!!!

Tom was excited to join Judy Michaud, Mitzi Rauers and John Muir as part of the Michaud/Rauers Group, an elite team formed by Judy and Mitzi.   The Michaud/Rauers Group has been consistently ranked in the top 1/2 of 1% of all BHHS brokers nationwide for the past several years.  Additionally, this team was the #5 small team in the state of NC in 2021 among all brokerages and has been ranked in the top 25 small teams in the country for the past 3 years.

Tom is married to Tricia Cox who is also a member of the firm.

Designations:

• Luxury Collection Specialist
• 2018 - 2023 Chairman’s Circle – Diamond
• 2021 - 2024 #1 Small Team in NC
• 2022 - 2023 Top 25 Small Teams in the Country