
Silent Grounds Collective
Preserve · Restore · Remember
Our mission · West Cemetery · Volunteer · Archives · Services · SOQ · Donate
LEADERSHIP · EXPERIENCE · QUALIFICATIONS
Statement of Qualifications
Thomas Sherman
Executive Director and Founder
Silent Grounds Collective
Thomas Sherman brings 20 years of high-level project management experience in large commercial restoration, alongside extensive work in specialized cleaning and health and safety leadership.

Professional experience
Commercial restoration
20 years of high-level project management for large commercial restoration projects.
NYC subway system
Led large-scale cleaning projects in the New York City subway system from 2019–2024.
Specialized cleaning & hoarding remediation
Nine years as a hoarding and cleaning specialist in New York City, remediating more than 100 hoards in homes and businesses.
Health & safety leadership
Currently serves as Under Director of Health and Safety for a government contractor in New York City.
Safety training & certification
OSHA 30 training
HAZWOPER certification
Discuss a project or partnership
Contact Thomas Sherman and Silent Grounds Collective to discuss project needs, relevant experience, and opportunities to work together.
silentgroundscollective@outlook.com · Explore SGC Services · West Cemetery initiative