Thom Reed

Thomas E. Reed is the original founder of the international model and artist group, Miami Models (South Beach FL), founded in 1995. His clients included Polo Black Label, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike and Ralph Lauren.

He also represented the Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders. Until the age of two, Thom lived in Cherry Hills, Colorado, at the home of William Roosevelt, the grandson of President Roosevelt.

His grandmother was the Governess for the household. Thom's family moved to New England in 1963. His Father, Dr. Howard Reed, was an attorney and town selectmen.

His mother, Nancy, was a radio personality for WKZE 98.1 FM and owned a local diner, The Village on the Green, in Sheffield, MA. Thom attended Searle's Middle School and Monument Mountain High School in Great Barrington, MA.

where he was a member of the wresting team and the photography club. Thom's career began in Hartford, CT. where he worked as stage manager and photographer for North East Concerts and shot fashion runway for "Sage-Allen & Co".

Thom's break came in the 1980's when he accepted the position of stage manager/photographer for Club Getaway (Club Med) where he met Dannell Gallo, an editor for Penthouse.

In 1986, Gallo invited Reed to Omni-Penthouse in New York City. Gallo befriended Reed, coaching him on slide film, studio light-boxes and the inner workings of the industry.

He subsequently moved to Boynton Beach, FL.

and found opportunities in Miami Beach shooting fashion models and composite cards for renowned agencies, Michelle Pommier, Wilhelmina, The Greene Agency, Boca Talent, World of Kids and Click.

In 1994, Miami Models was born, and by 1999, the model management firm was renowned for European print fashion and runway work. Reed has been the subject of over a dozen documentaries and feature films, with numerous guest appearances as himself.

Reed was also an associate producer for the syndicated television series, "Today's Health", with Tennis Pro Chris Evert. IMDb Mini Biography By: Thom Reed Miami Models