TONY HALCIN

I started life in an orphanage in Kazakhstan, where I spent almost five years before being adopted into a loving, Christian family. From there, my world got bigger—much bigger. I’ve lived in Japan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and even spent time overseas in other places. You might say I learned pretty early on that people, cultures, and places each have their own story to tell.

Later, I joined the U.S. Navy, which taught me the value of teamwork, service, and looking out for others. Now that I’ve settled in Oxford, Mississippi, I’m excited to use what I’ve learned along the way to help bring people together, spark new ideas, and help friends and neighbors chase their dreams—no matter where they started or where they want to go next.