Tommy Cook parts with Absolute ConcreteWorks, hits the road

Tommy Cook, of Absolute ConcreteWorks, based in Poulsbo, Wash., has turned over his shares of ACW, to his co-founding partners Steve and Tina Silberman. Details of the transfer were not disclosed. The Silbermans, along with their team of craftsmen and artists at the award-winning company, will continue with business as usual, and Cook will consult on more intricate projects as needed. Cook has also launched a new decorative concrete training company, CM Services LLC. He has begun traveling the United States with Collette, his girlfriend, partner and co-founder, and their German shepherd, John. CM’s services include art training, GFRC and wet-cast training, custom mold fabrication training and other services related to precast concrete. Cook and Collette plan to travel for the next two to 10 years, funding their journey with training and consulting. They also intend to write stories about the concrete artists they visit. Their slogan? “We train at your shop with your tools and your products, and then you know how it will work for you.” ? (206) 349-6403 ? www.tommytcook.com