About Tony Hofmann
From Humble Midwestern roots to Worldly Experience
Husband and father of three. Proven leader. Enlisted Soldier to Commissioned Officer (a rarety known as a “Mustang”). First-generation college graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Endurance athlete. Innovator and consultant in the engineering profession. Published author. Social entrepreneur focused on stopping military veteran suicide. A rebel at heart fueled by a Midwest spirit, I like to challenge the status quo–with a sly grin–while seeking physical endeavors that require toughness and grit.
My true passion is long-distance running. As a running “professional enthusiast” entering my fourth decade of competition, I’ve completed over 50 marathons/ultras, including 15 Boston Marathons, 10 Leadville Trail Marathons, the legendary Leadville 100 Race Across the Sky and I’ve run the Grand Canyon (Rim to Rim to Rim) twice. I have combined my love of running with a fervor to save veteran lives through my high altitude running team, Team Leadville. Since 2015 our Patriot volunteer runners and supporters have raised over $500,000 and saved nearly 300 veteran lives as we continue our mission to Stop Veteran Suicide.
I am a 26-year military veteran, retired U.S. Army colonel and qualified Army Ranger. For over three decades in and out of uniform I have led organizations from 30 to 900 people, often under extremely demanding conditions. This included multiple combat deployments, leading major domestic disaster relief efforts simultaneously in 2011 (Joplin, Missouri tornado recovery and Missouri River flooding) and providing the strategic vision and execution plans to complete major infrasatructure initiatives within my community.
My journey is a microcosm of the opportunities living in America provides—fueled by grit and a Midwestern state of mind. I was born from humble Midwest roots, growing up in Brooten, Minnesota (population 720, high school graduating class of 34). Military service exposed me to challenging circumstances across the world. These experiences are unique and provide a perspective that very few have.
My overall purpose is simple: inspire others to self-improvement through action and word.
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