Tony has been living in the Portland area for the last 10 years with his wife, Jessie. With a degree in psychology from Portland State University and as the father of a very active five year old daughter, Avery, Tony has an increased understanding of the concerns of parents and needs of children. Called Coach Tony by most of his students he been teaching chess privately and in schools in the Portland area for the last several years. Tony brings to Chess Vision his vast experience with running and coordinating over 25 chess camps and hundreds of kids in the Portland area for the last several years.