Tony Ware II

Tony Ware II, SHRM-CP, serves as the Human Resources Business Partner at the Appalachian Regional Commission since December 2022, where a successful internship program was launched in alignment with the agency's strategic workforce development goals. Previously, as the Human Resources and Finance Site Lead for PeacePlayers International, Tony developed standardized HR policies for compliance with stringent employment laws in New York and California. At the National School Boards Association, Tony coordinated efforts that secured $1.2 million in funding through the Payroll Protection Program, while experience as an HR Operations Associate at Definers Public Affairs included facilitating new hire training and managing high-volume recruitment. Tony holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Muhlenberg College.