Meet Tom Lioubas, a Greek immigrant who came to America with a will to work and a passion to succeed. “I dreamed about the opportunities and loved America before I ever came here,” said Tom with a smile. The oldest of four children, Tom was born in 1938 on the picturesque island of Corfu to family generations in the bee hive business. In 1951 as a young boy, he enrolled in a technical high school perusing another passion, the carpentry trade. He soon became a master carpenter and a foreman superintendent.
Known for their craft in the industry, in 1962 Tom and his family were exclusively commissioned to build beehives for the Greek Agricultural Department. It was a big success! After his discharge from the Greek Special Forces, Tom remained active in the family business while opening and operating a fine cabinetry shop for several years. Upon his departure for America, he left the business to his younger brother.