Tony is a native of Honolulu, Hawaii. Tony is married to Lisa Karnes of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, the daughter of Bill and Joan Riddick. Tony and Lisa have two children, Kayla and Colton. Tony attended The University of South Alabama where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree. Tony and Lisa have opereated the Hairitage Salon in Gulfport since 1988. Before coming on staff a MMBC Tony operated his own business in Biloxi. Tony served as Interim Minister of Youth at MMBC from July 2000 to April 2001. Tony was called as full time Minister of Youth at MMBC in April 2001.  On March 19, 2006, Tony's became Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor.  This title was added to recognize the expanded role that Tony has undertaken here at MMBC.