Businesses, non-profits, government agencies, advocacy groups, and others hire Tony because of his experience and his network. Tony is a seasoned strategist with 20+ years of experience in public relations, politics, and public policy. He is a lead consultant for several homebuilders as well as San Diego Unified and the San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness. Tony and his teams have developed and led numerous effective public affairs campaigns for top organizations, including “Best Place 4 Girls” for Girl Scouts San Diego and “Better SD” for the San Diego Unified School District.Tony has strong relationships with elected officials on both sides of the political aisle, the media, government staff and non-profit, business, labor, and environmental leaders. He leverages his network and his experience to lead land use and issues campaigns, rebranding efforts, strategic communication plans, media relations, crisis communications, community engagement, coalition building, government affairs, and digital marketing.A successful public affairs professional, Tony provides strategic advice and tactical implementation that help his clients achieve their goals, including Sempra, HomeFed, BRIDGE Housing, Toll Brothers, AVRP Studios and LISC San Diego.Tony has been a senior leader on several successful campaigns, including serving as spokesman for the campaign to elect Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Tony then served on the mayor’s One San Diego Transition Advisory Committee, and as communications strategist for the mayor’s Citizens’ Stadium Advisory Group.In 2020, the Building Industry Association (BIA) hired Tony to lead a team of nonprofit and market rate home builders who defeated Measure A, an anti-housing ballot measure. Following the campaign, the BIA awarded Tony with its 2020 Political Achievement Award for Outstanding Service to the industry.In the summer of 2021, Tony quarterbacked a team of consultants and staff from San Diego Unified and The San Diego Foundation who created and launched Level Up SD. The program became the largest ever summer enrichment program for San Diego students – more than 30,000 students participated in #LevelUpSD. In the fall of 2023, Tony and Juan Hernandez launched “Dear San Diego: a Public Affairs Podcast with Personality.” Tony and Juan interview newsmakers to discover their keys to success and who they are away from the office.Also in 2023, the San Diego Business Journal awarded Tony with a "Leadership of Influence Award" for PR and Marketing.