Tony joined the Function Better team in 2018. He is a Medical Exercise Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer, certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He has over 27 years of experience in the fitness/wellness industry, and has worked in several area health clubs, servicing countless clients, with a concentration in corrective exercise. Helping his clients “function better” is his top priority. He retired from the Utica Fire Department in 2010, having served the city for 27 years as a Firefighter, A-EMT and Lieutenant. He was instrumental in the development of the Utica Fire Academy and also served as the Fitness/Wellness Coordinator for the department’s firefighters and new recruits.