Tony was raised in Berry, Kentucky. He received his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at the University of Kentucky then continued his education at Florida Christian College.

Tony has been a music minister for more than 17 years. Prior to coming to Worthington Christian Church in 1999,he was the Minister of Music and Worship at the 1st Christian Church in Kissimmee, Fla.

Tony credits his father, Coolidge with having the most impact on his Christian walk.

Tony has been married to Marti since 1988 and they have two children, Nicole and Andrew.

Tony's desire for Worthington Christian is "to be a church family that is growing in our devotion for and reverence of the only God who is worthy of worship."