Mr. Palmer is a woodworker, furniture maker, artist, and avid outdoorsman. He earned his BFA in Fine Woodworking and Furniture Design at Burlington College and The Vermont Woodworking School. He learned craftsmanship, restoring colonial homes with his father in their hometown of Alexandria, VA. While living in West Virginia, he guided rafts and taught kayaking on the Shenandoah River, sparking a lifelong love for outdoor conservation, leadership, and adventure sports.