The personal web site of Tom Atkins
There are a zillion Tom Atkins' on the web. I'm the one who is a professional creative,
brainstormer, businessman, TV engineer, writer, poet, artist, marketing consultant, teacher, thinker, speaker, photographer and.... Well I've never been able to describe what I do in a "25 words or less" phrase!
For over 20 years, I've worked as a Systems Engineer, developing groundbreaking DTV and HDTV systems. I was one of the "founding four" of
The Whitlock Group, and later, a partner in
TGS, (now owned by Ascent Media.). Today I
continue that work as the head of Diversified
Systems' Mid Atlantic Division
During those same 20 years, I've been active in marketing, both at Whitlock and
TGS, and as a partner in
The Kingma Agency. I continue that work through
Summit Manor, partnering with a variety of strategic partners to create breakthrough success for my clients, mostly in technology fields.
I am a member of Troutville Baptist Church, author of The Wisdom Letters, an e-book on everyday wisdom, creator of The Creativity Blog, and a former director of Sing-Out Roanoke Valley. In 1998, I began Summit Manor Ministries - a unique ministry focused on Spiritual Gifts and Creativity in life, work and ministry.
Schools? I went to
Douglas Freeman High School, Virginia Tech (for my BA), Hollins (for my MA in
creative writing), and Christian Bible College and Seminary (for my D Div.). I
also did some graduate studies at VCU.
So if this it the Tom Atkins you thought I was, drop me a note and strike up a conversation. I love renewing old conversations and beginning new ones.
