Owner and Furniture Designer
Mike Godwin and his late wife, Doreen, acquired Ernest Thompson & Co. in 1990, and 35 years later, Mike continues to actively lead the Company.
In 2012, Mike was approached and asked to be the Steward of both Southwest Spanish Craftsmen (established in New Mexico, 1927), and Taos Furniture (established in the early 60’s). Both Collections were added to the Ernest Thompson portfolio. That same year, Santa Fe Custom Works (Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry, Built-Ins, Closets) was merged under the Ernest Thompson umbrella.
Mike is the Designer, often in conjunction with the customer and/or Interior Designer, of all of Ernest Thompson’s artisan-made furniture. Additionally, he’s a tinsmith and is in the process of incorporating his work into custom-made furniture pieces. He takes tremendous pride in the Company’s commitment to the Native American, New Mexican and Spanish design traditions of these fine Collection pieces, and for carrying on the 400-year history of New Mexican Furniture-making.
Mike is a resident of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and often spends his leisure time in Denver, close to his son and grandchildren. He also enjoys pickleball, skiing, camping, hiking and travel. Plus, absolutely anything to do with his alma mater, Texas A&M!