Tommy started in the jewelry field at the age of 21, in Odessa, Texas in 1979. He trained with several Jewelry Stores, 3 of which were Rolex Dealerships. He married Ruth in 1987; they have been together for 33 years. Together they started a Watch and Jewelry Shop catering to the Wholesale Industry, until 1990. In 1991 they moved to Lufkin, Texas and worked for a Local Jeweler for 8 years. In 2000 they opened up a small Retail Shop of about 330 square feet in the Old Albertson Shopping Center. It grew very quickly acquiring 3 employees. In 3 short years they moved to their current location at 303 B East Denman, Lufkin, TX. In January 2018 Tommys moved to their permanent location at 800 South Timberland Dr. Lufkin Texas 75901. Currently, Tommy’s has over 2200 square feet, 7 employees and combined experience in Jewelry, Watch and Clock Repair of over 100 years!