Jorge Osorio

Woodworker

Jorge is a native of Colombia in South America, where he studied furniture design and construction and mass production. Upon his arrival in the United States with his charming wife Lina, he worked for a time in museum-quality antique restoration before moving to Newport, Arkansas. There, he caught the attention of a Nichols & Simpson client who told us of his remarkable artistry and suggested that we interview him.

As soon as we saw his work, we knew he would be a valuable asset to Nichols & Simpson. The strikingly beautiful cases on the organ at Hendrix College are largely his work; when you look at them, you will know why we are so proud to have him as a part of our team.

Duane Vanderpluym

Woodworker

Duane came to Nichols & Simpson from one of our sub-contractors, where he had built for himself an impressive reputation in the fields of furniture and cabinet construction. In a relatively short period of time, Duane has become quite proficient in the art of building organ windchests. We at Nichols & Simpson are especially impressed with the obvious pride Duane takes in the work he does. His attention to detail and his “fussiness” about getting things exactly right are part of what makes him an excellent team player here at Nichols & Simpson. In September, 2003, Duane, a proud member of the Army National Guard, was activated for the first of two tours of duty in Iraq. Since returning to Nichols & Simpson, Duane has completed coursework and earned an Associate of Science degree in General Studies, with honors!