Tony Bencina: Councilmember

Tony Bencina brings extensive leadership experience to the Florence Town Council, following a distinguished career with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) from 1973 to 2005. During this time, Tony served as a General Manager and District Manager, overseeing operations on military installations across the U.S., Bosnia, and Iraq. His responsibilities ranged from managing shopping malls, service stations, and food outlets like Burger King and Taco Bell, to supervising barber shops, beauty salons, optical centers, and vending services. He was accountable for budgets ranging from $75 million to $150 million, and successfully developed capital programs up to $25 million for new construction, maintenance, and personnel.

  

As Division Chief in Europe, Tony managed $350 million in sales and over 2,000 operations, establishing facilities to support troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. He collaborated with high-ranking military officials, including four-star generals, ensuring efficient, high-quality services were available to service members worldwide. After retiring from AAFES, Tony served as Executive Vice President for Western Operations at American Facility Services Group, overseeing operations across five states and managing key relationships with clients like Wells Fargo, UPS, and Jackson Airport.

  

Today, as a dedicated Florence Town Council member, Tony is committed to making Florence an outstanding place to live and work. His extensive experience in leadership, operations, and community development informs his vision for the town’s future.

  

Tony Bencina is happily married to Rose Bencina, and together they have six children, fourteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. With a father in the Air Force, Tony experienced frequent relocations, moving seven times during his childhood and fifteen more times during his career. In 2021, Tony and Rose moved to Sun City Merrill Ranch, where they have embraced the community and its many offerings. Pickleball has become Tony’s favorite pastime, and he plays six to seven days a week.

  

In his free time, Tony enjoys spending time with his large family and staying active in the community, always striving to give back to the place he now calls home.

  

Councilmember Tony Bencina is the Town Liaison for the following:

Budget Committee

Florence Industrial Development Authority, Inc.

East Valley Transportation Committee