Frank A. (Tony) Fiore's Page

about me

I was born in Kansas, USA into an Army family and raised in Spain and Germany. I graduated from West Point and the Army assigned me as the Signal Adviser to the Colombian Army. As a civilian I lived 12 years in Panama and 2 in Brazil. Currently I live in South Florida.
I have a demonstrated track record of going into troubled or underperforming markets in Latin America and identifying/implementing solutions.

what languages do you speak?

English, Spanish, Portuguese (all fluent) and some German

what is your current, past or ideal job title?

Manager, Business Development - Latin America
or
Channel Manager - Latin America

your connection with Latin America?

I was raised in Spain where I learned Spanish. I have lived and worked in Colombia (2 years), Brazil (2 years) and Panama (12 years). I speak Spanish and Portuguese fluently. I have a lifetime of experience with Latin American and Caribbean communities, cultures, politics, and legislative environments.

your favorite Latin American city? vacation spot? food?

I cannot pick a favorite city - they are all wonderful and different - each having their own wonderful flavor and ambiance.
For sun and sand vacations, I like Barbados, Rio de Janeiro and Puerto Vallarta. For culture and history, I like Quito, Bogota, Rio de Janeiro and Panama City.
My favorites are feijoada (Brazil), Ajiaco (Colombia), ceviche (Peru and Panama) and bife de chorizo with ensalada de berros (Argentina).

what countries have you lived in? worked in?

I have lived in Colombia, Brazil and Panama. I have worked in Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Curacao, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile.

schools attended? degrees?

Instituto Ramiro Maeztu (Madrid), Hill School (USA) and West Point (USA). BMA&E from West Point.

what companies have you worked for?

US Army
Western Union International
Air Signal
TRT Telecommunications
Aeromaritime
Emerson Electric E&S Division
INTELMAR Group
INTELFAX
PHOENIX Associates Intl.
Canadian Marconi
Interroute PLC
Interwest PLC
MCI
and others

company website?

http://www.net-roamer.com and www.intelmar-group.com

interests and/or hobbies?

cooking, boating, fishing

relationship status?

married

looking for?

networking, employment