Tony was born in Iola, Kansas.  He moved with his family to Liberty, Missouri in 1968.  He graduated from Liberty High School.  He studied computer programming at Penn Valley Community College and graduated from Friends University of Wichita, Kansas with a degree in HR Management.  Tony’s career at Hallmark included various assignments in Information Technology and Product Development.  Soon after retiring, Tony joined the Wednesday volunteer team at The Archives where he works on many projects, including Civil War related research.  He currently serves as president of the board.