Tony grew up in the former Soviet Union and immigrated to the United States at the age of 18.  Together with his wife Maria they moved with two half-full suitcases and $50 to their name.  Starting on the bottom as new immigrants with no relatives, but plenty of friends, Tony graduated college and a graduate school. 

He had a great career in the automotive business for over 24 years. His positions included: New Car Manager, Used Car Manager, F&I Manager, F&I Director, Corporate F&I Trainer, Corporate Director of Training for a large automotive group and General Manager of Toyota a top 100 Toyota dealership in the US.  Most recently he served as a Corporate F&I Director for a large group.  

After spending six years working for a large F&I agency, in 2018 he launched - Mezen Dealer Services, LLC, to accomplish a long-term goal of an American Dream – business ownership.  Over the last three years it has been considered one of the fastest growing agencies.