tony scida
If I wasn’t working for Team Hodges, my day job would be: Playing trumpet in a symphony orchestra.
Proudest personal achievement (and why): There is nothing better in the world than being a Dad.
Outside of the office, you’ll probably find me: Playing music, spending time with my kids or sitting around thinking up screenplay ideas that I’ll never write.
Most important thing on my desk right now (and why): Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage, because it helps me defend unpopular grammar positions, like that it’s OK (and even sometimes more correct) to use between to refer to more than two of something (instead of among).
The toughest challenge I’ve faced is: On Oct. 23, 2008, I woke up with a full-time job, and by 2 p.m., I had been laid off. I suddenly had to find a way to get some income — and soon. What I learned from that experience is that we don’t face our challenges in life on our own. My great support network of friends and colleagues helped me find freelance work and make connections, which led me directly to THP.
My first job was: Installing alarm systems for my Dad’s security company.
With a degree in arts management from Shenandoah University, Tony put his blended musical training and marketing experience to work for the Arts Council of Fairfax County, LexisNexis and RightMinds before joining the Hodges team. Even his community outreach allows him to showcase both interests: He serves on the Richmond Ad Club board and plays in the Richmond Pops Band. Tony has twin daughters, Natalie and Vivian.