Tony Iacono, Ph.D.
Tony Iacono, Ph.D., is currently President of County College of Morris, and has served in his position since 2016. Prior to that he served as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Indian River State College (IRSC) in Fort Pierce, FL, where he was a core member of the team that helped IRSC earn recognition by the Aspen Award Committee as one of the top three community colleges in the nation. He began his career in education as a professor of history.
Dr. Iacono is committed to the mission of community colleges and their unique role in providing superior educational opportunities. He is also a firm believer that great community colleges are those which strengthen the local economy by helping retain existing businesses and by training a skilled workforce to attract new companies. Dr. Iacono firmly believes that communities and nations grow when the invest in the education of their citizenry, recognize the value of every profession, and demonstrate respect for all people.
Dr. Iacono is a first-generation college student who received his Ph.D. in American History from Mississippi State University, his M.A. and B.A. in American History from the University of Central Florida, and his Associate in Arts in General Studies from Indian River Community College.
