Frank Pettorossi, Jac Van Loon, Howard Shrobe

Teaches at The Eliot School

Frank Pettorossi (woodworking) started as a cabinetmaking apprentice at age 14 in Baselice, a small town in the Naples region of Italy. After moving to the US, he graduated from Boston Trade and joined Cabinetmakers Local 51. He worked in architectural millwork shops throughout the Boston area, did construction for Bar & Bar Co. and installed displays for Filenes department stores. His experience as a cabinetmaker and carpenter spans five decades. He says, “I have been working at the Eliot School for over 12 years and I find it very rewarding helping others with my craft.”

Jac Van Loon (woodworking) trained as a furniture maker in Holland, where he also attended college for interior design. With over 30 years experience in woodworking, he teaches in Wentworth Institute’s Industrial Design program.

Howard Shrobe (woodworking) is Principal Research Scientist at the Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a long-time participant in the Eliot School’s wood shop.