A Rewarding Experience

Tony Moore was born on February 4, 1963, in Jacksonville, IL, to the late James L. and Barbara A. Moore of Winchester, IL. Tony and Lady Dana currently reside in Jacksonville, IL. They have been married for 38 years and have four children Brock (Noelle), Cady, Connor, and Madison (Brandon) and recently welcomed their first grandchild, Bennett, in October.

Tony graduated from Winchester High School in 1981 and earned a degree as a Parts Management Specialist from Wyoming Tech in 1982. Following his graduation, he began his career at Public Discount Auto Parts, which he owned from 1988 to 1995. He then joined Crossroads Truck Equipment as an outside salesman, specializing in the sale and repair of hot and cold pressure washers. In 2000, Tony transitioned to Car Medic – Paintless Dent Removal, serving car dealers in Springfield until June 2011. He is currently a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Jacksonville, IL, where he is passionate about helping clients achieve their retirement goals. Tony volunteers and serves on many boards and committees at the Church of Our Saviour, where he and Dana have been parishioners for 38 years.

Tony was raised as a Master Mason in Harmony Masonic Lodge #3 on November 16, 2009. He joined the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Springfield on March 6, 2010. Tony soon after became an Ansar Noble of the Mystic Shrine on March 12, 2010. Tony has been actively involved with the RASNA Shrine Club and Tin Lizzies since April 2010, holding positions such as Vice President in 2014, President in 2015, and Secretary from 2016 to 2021.

In recognition of his contributions, Harmony Masonic Lodge #3 presented Tony with the Lodge Builder Award in 2018 for recruiting 15 Master Masons. He was appointed as an Ambassador by Illustrious Sir Chuck McEvers in 2015 and advanced to the position of 1st Ceremonial Master by Illustrious Sir Sam McEvers in 2020. Tony has served as an ambassador for many clubs and units and chaired the Ansar Off-Premises Screening Clinics for several years.

Tony and Dana’s connection to Shriners Children’s St. Louis began in 1998 when their eldest son, Brock, was treated for the hip disease, Bilateral Legg-Calve-Perthes. Treatment for this disease resulted in many years of treatments, taking Brock through over five years of hip braces and extensive physical therapy. Brock received exceptional care from age 5 until 21. Our family’s interactions and experience with Shriners Children’s St. Louis’s compassionate doctors and staff left a lasting impact. Brock later became a Patient Ambassador and an Ansar Shriner in March 2016. Brock shared his remarkable journey in the Shriner’s International Magazine in the March 2022 edition. Their youngest son, Connor, also displayed his dedication to Shriners by becoming an Ansar Noble in December 2024.

Tony’s journey is a testament to service, perseverance, teamwork, and his joy in giving back. He attributes his success to the unwavering support of his wife Dana, their children and spouses, his family, Shrine family, and friends. Tony extends his heartfelt gratitude to all who have contributed to his story.