Tony practised law for 34 years (primarily at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation) before retiring in 2021. Although OLG is a revenue-generating organization, his time working for a Crown Agency gave him insights into the challenges faced by entities that are trying to create a positive impact in the community.

Born and raised in western Etobicoke, he is involved with a number of not-for-profit organizations in Mississauga. He is a 1985 graduate of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law.