Who We Are
Our People
The watchmakers, horologists, advisors and volunteers who guide the Rhode Island Horological Society.
The Society
The people behind RIHOSO
RIHOSO is led by a small group who share a passion for horology — master watchmakers, experts and advisors, and the volunteers who bring our events and education programs to life.
- MT
Mitchel Thompson
Master Watchmaker
- BS
Brandon Salomon
Founder
- JP
Jeff Padwa
Legal Counsel
- WN
Walter Neary
Horological Expert & Advisor
- AS
Aiden Short
Watchmaker in Training & Horological Expert
- GB
Gideon Bodey
Master Watchmaker & Expert Horologist
- ES
Evan Saltzman
Watchmaking Expert & Proprietor of Saltzman's Watches
- FM
Francesca Matarese
Events & Planning
Get involved
Whether you collect, repair, or are simply curious about how a watch works, there's a place for you at RIHOSO.