At age 29, Tony started his own business in the gate automation installation area of our industry. This company grew exponentially, and Tony expanded into one of the largest gate operator and access control distributors in the country. Through this experience, is where his passion for training and education began as the invent of UL and ASTM was introduced into the industry. His knowledge of these standards and unique method of delivery through education has always been one of the many strengths he brings to this next chapter for consulting.
Selling the distribution company in the early 2000's, Tony worked for DKS (Doorking) as a regional sales manager for nine plus years and was responsible for multiple states. He was also heavily involved with the in-house and regional training events throughout the country. His passion for education and supporting the fence and gate industry continued to grow and his background as a contractor and distributor, provided a wealth of knowledge to the gate automation industry.