Tony went on to college at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., where in four years he earned his degree in Economics and Finance, while staying active by playing rugby at the university. Immediately upon graduation in 1994 Tony took and passed his real estate exam for licensure in the state of Washington, where he still holds a real estate license. Without delay, following the acquisition of his Washington license, Tony obtained his Idaho license, while working for his family’s real estate development and management company, Villelli Enterprises, Inc. Tony has been directly involved in the management and development of many very large commercial and residential properties in northern Idaho and eastern Washington, most notably Hidden Lakes Golf Resort in Sandpoint.