Tony has been in the insurance industry for thirty years and joined Granite Insurance Agency in 2005 as a Business Risk Consultant. Tony was the agency’s first commercial lines producer. His work as the first commercial lines producer has been a contributing factor to the growth of Granite Insurance and the agency’s continued growth.

Throughout his time at Granite Insurance Tony, has developed a specialty in implementing risk management programs for trucking firms. Tony has recently earned the designation of Transportation Risk Specialist and currently serves in the North Carolina Trucking Association.  Along with the trucking industry, Tony has also developed a niche, insuring home health care agencies in 5 southeastern states.  Tony has been involved in the Association for Home and Hospice Care in North Carolina for 10 years. Tony also works with several manufacturing operations and trade contractors.

He is proud of his achievements, however, Tony’s fulfillment in his career revolves around growing and developing relationships with clients as he assists them with their risk management and insurance programs.

Tony has been a part of the Granite Falls community for most of his life. Tony loves this small community and being surrounded by family. Tony and his wife Carrie reside in Hudson NC. Tony and Carrie are involved in their church and Tony has served in various leadership roles.   On a typical weekend, Tony enjoys playing golf, taking in the scenery on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and  spending time with family and friends.

Fun Facts about Tony: 

• Tony can add, subtract, multiply, and divide large numbers in his head quickly.
• Tony loves to watch almost all types of sports movies and comedies.
• Tony used to have a huge fear of speaking in public, now he does that for a living!