Tony is the Carolinas Director at the American Flood Coalition. In this role, he seeks to advance policy solutions and strengthen AFC’s presence at the state and local levels in North and South Carolina.

Tony has nearly two decades of politics and advocacy experience at the local, state, and federal level in North Carolina. He previously served as Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Director for the City of Wilmington (NC), leading the city’s state and federal advocacy efforts. Following Hurricane Florence, Tony initiated a large bipartisan coalition of leaders across Eastern North Carolina, which then partnered with AFC to advance flood resilience at the state and federal level. Prior to joining the City of Wilmington, he served in senior positions for multiple members of Congress.

Tony has a bachelor’s degree in communications and political science from UNC-Wilmington. He has served on several political and nonprofit boards, including the NC League of Municipalities and the United Way of the Cape Fear Area.