Tony is the Vice President of Community Development for the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council and serves as the Executive Director of the EDC’s wholly owned subsidiary, Opportunity Tampa Bay, Inc. (OTBI).  The EDC provides customized, confidential relocation and expansion services to domestic and international companies interested in growing their business in Hillsborough County. OTBI was formed to provide investment capital and economic development services to businesses in Low- Income Communities. 

Tony has dedicated his life’s work to transforming neighborhoods by helping communities and businesses secure capital to finance real estate development projects and create jobs across America.  Tony’s capital solutions have resulted in over $10 billion in private capital, to flow into underserved areas across America. As the former director of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund- United States Department of Treasury, Tony successfully implemented the New Markets Tax Credit Program. In this role, he supervised the first $6 billion in tax credit authority allocated.  Secretary of Treasury John Snow honored Tony with appreciation for his “Contributions to the effective and efficient operations of the Department of Treasury.”

Tony’s appointment to the CRF Board is through Neighborhood Lending Partners (NLP).  NLP is a Florida-based certified CDFI and provides flexible financing for affordable housing and community development.

Tony holds a M.B.A. in Finance and a B.A. in International Affairs and Business from Xavier University, Ohio.