Tonya was born and raised in the Mt. Sidney/Weyers Cave, VA area and later moved to Verona where she currently resides with her husband and their 4 children. She attended Fort Defiance High School graduating with the class of 2006. Tonya has a strong passion for the Fire and Rescue field and loves being active in the community. She is a VA Certified EMT-Basic provider and has also obtained her Fire Fighter I certification through the Augusta County Fire and Rescue Organization. Tonya has earned her Life Membership at the Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Department having volunteered there for over 18 years. Her interest in the dental field began while she was in high school and working part-time at a local dental office. Tonya has been working as a dental assistant for just over 19 years. Tonya is now Dr. Horst's chairside assistant and her right hand! Tonya enjoys spending her time away from the office with her family, going to the beach, enjoying the outdoors and watching her children participate in sports.