David Lomax

Survival wasn't a choice - it was the only option. David Lomax is the author of Trail of Thoughts, a memoir of survival and resilience in remote Alaska.

Find the audiobook on Amazon. Watch the trailer on YouTube by searching: Trail of Thoughts David Lomax

I am a builder, educator, and memoirist who has journeyed through some of the most remote and demanding environments in North America. From constructing HUD-funded homes in isolated Alaskan villages to specializing in weatherization and green building in Mexico’s deserts, my career has been shaped by resilience and innovation.

Now semi-retired, I teach at San Jose City College, where I developed a pioneering Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) program in partnership with Stanford University. In 2022, I was honored with induction into Marquis Who’s Who for my contributions to the trades and education.

My memoir captures these experiences, and my wife, Marcela Lomax, made many contributions, including translating it into Spanish as Sendero de Pensamientos. Learn more at Trail of Thoughts.