In the midst of a 20 year Information Technology career beginning at IBM, Tom and his wife began investigating lakes in the southeast to find a spot for a vacation home. They selected Lake Hartwell for its natural beauty and easy access to Atlanta. After enjoying the lake for 5 years, Tom earned his GA and SC real estate licenses and began practicing real estate at the lake full time. His success was due in large part to his extensive IT background, allowing him to offer leading edge marketing to his listing clients. His first brand, The Atlanta-Hartwell Connection, reflected the majority of his business - helping Atlanta residents find vacation homes and retirement homes on Lake Hartwell. In 2007, he launched a team and his second brand, SpotOnTheLake.com. SpotOnTheLake.com offers information on all of the area lakes allowing buyers to compare lakes and individual properties objectively. The SpotOnTheLake team is now the highest producing team on the lake helping over 600 clients buy or sell on the lake. Tom and his team's love for the lake shines as they work with each client to ensure their expectations are exceeded.