Tony was born in Columbus, OH. After completing his Bachelor of Arts in Japanese at The Ohio State University, Tony worked as the Director of Outreach for The Princeton Review and liaised with a diverse clientele in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Indiana. He returned to school in 2008 and earned his second B.A. in International Studies at The Ohio State University. Soon after, he enrolled in Kent State University's School of Library and Information Science and completed his Masters of Library and Information Science. Tony primarily performs literature searches and liaise with medical staff, physicians, residents, and other library users. "Working at Mount Carmel is a great opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals and help them locate the information they need."

Tony is a guest contributor to a Japanese studies blog encouraging students to continue their studies and learn more about Japan. Other interests include research, music, foreign literature and movies, learning new languages, and yoga. With his recent purchase of a condo built in the 1920's, Tony will spend the majority of his free time with remodeling and home repairs.