Antonio Nicassio

As a gangly child with average athletic abilities and looks, Antonio developed an ability to tell stories at a young age. That ability earned him the hand of his wife Deanna. Married and broke with two young daughters, Antonio joined the United States Army. While serving, he advanced in rank and responsibility. In 2009, Antonio was deployed to Afghanistan and served as a platoon sergeant for a maneuver element assigned to Combat Outpost Najil, earning him the Bronze Star. After returning home, Antonio used his education benefits to earn a bachelor’s degree in film studies from Nevada State University and a master’s degree in business management and leadership from Western Governors University. While in school, he also produced several independent films. Today, Antonio oversees a modest cigar manufacturing operation with farms in Nicaragua, Dominic of Republic, and small plots in Italy.