Tony Tinderholt

State Representative Tony Tinderholt is a father, retired combat veteran, and conservative Republican from House District 94. Before his state service, Tinderholt had a decorated military career. He entered active duty Air Force in 1988 as a Spanish Cryptologic Linguist, taking part in counter drug missions throughout South and Central America. Following 9/11, he re-entered military service, this time in the Army. Tinderholt worked as a platoon leader, executive officer, detachment commander, and recruiting commander, and volunteered to deploy to multiple combat zones. At one point, he oversaw an $836 million budget and managed a team of over 400. In his 21 years in the armed forces, Major (Ret.) Tinderholt served tours across several continents, earning awards to include the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge. In civilian life, Tinderholt previously served as a Spanish professor and holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. He currently employs dozens of Texans as a business owner in the Metroplex.