Thomas A. Rees Lemoine

Thomas A. Rees Lemoine is an experienced hospitality professional currently serving as a bartender at Hermes Bar in Antoine’s Restaurant since May 2021, specializing in the fine-dining experience. Prior to this role, Thomas held multiple positions in the U.S. Coast Guard from July 2015 to July 2019, including Search-And-Rescue and Law-Enforcement Boat Team Leader, Public Affairs Coordinator, and Navigational Documentation Specialist. Thomas also operated a small business as the proprietor of Fifteen Stripes Rental Residences and gained bartending experience at Bailey's on the Square. An autodidact in Western Classical Music and Piano Performance from June 2010 to December 2013, Thomas has also contributed to the community as a bookseller at Octavia Books. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies from Tulane University, completing studies in 2023 after earlier attendance from 2007 to 2010.