{"id":65951,"date":"2025-07-31T07:14:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T14:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=65951"},"modified":"2025-07-31T07:26:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T14:26:11","slug":"toshiba-difference-maker-tony-venice-relishes-taking-on-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/the-week-in-imaging-twii\/editors-blog\/2025\/07\/toshiba-difference-maker-tony-venice-relishes-taking-on-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Toshiba Difference Maker Tony Venice Relishes Taking on Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Venice-Tony.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64733\"\/><figcaption>Tony Venice<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A look at Tony Venice\u2019s background reveals he has a degree in engineering from Purdue University, one of the leading nationwide schools for that discipline. From that alone, one can infer that he\u2019s a pretty intelligent man. In fact, after graduating, he spent seven years working for McDonnell Douglas, a major aerospace corporation that was later acquired by Boeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a massive round of layoffs in the mid-1990s cost Venice his position, he decided he didn\u2019t want the aerospace. Instead, he sought out a growth-minded industry where he could carve out a quality career. And for the past 30 years, the decision to immerse himself in the world of office technology has certainly been validated time and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the director of product marketing for Toshiba America Business Solutions is propelled by the opportunity to take on different challenges and tackle multiple projects simultaneously. Venice is grateful that Toshiba has enabled him to thrive in this manner, which has bolstered his quest to learn every day\u2014after all, it keeps the brain sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d like to think that I am someone who can be relied upon to get a job done and do it well without question,\u201d said Venice, a 2025 <em>ENX Magazine<\/em> Difference Maker. \u201cI like to set high standards for myself. I was taught growing up to do your very best, regardless of how small or how big the job is. You should put in the same amount of effort.&nbsp; I still believe that hard work, honesty, and respect for others go a long way in the world.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DM_2025_logo-2-200x200.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DM_2025_logo-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DM_2025_logo-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The holder of an MBA from Pepperdine University, he currently has oversight of (among other things) a team tasked with the planning, launching and management of MFPs and other hot-button technologies, which in Toshiba\u2019s case is thermal printing units. It\u2019s his second tour with Toshiba, sandwiched around career stints with Samsung and Kofax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s difficult for Venice to pinpoint any one individual with providing valuable perspective during his formative years; a number of leaders and peers have sprinkled in insights that have buoyed him both personally and professionally. However, he cites Mark Mathews as having been instrumental in helping him grow into the product marketing role at Toshiba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Proud Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While 2024 proved to have its share of challenges, Venice notes the team was able to mobilize and get the job done. He credits this to having a veteran, crackerjack team that\u2019s passionate about what they do. Venice is collaborating with leaders and peers on initiatives to help Toshiba reach ambitious growth targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"188\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Venice-FF.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Venice-FF.png 188w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Venice-FF-108x300.png 108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt would be nice to leave a legacy behind where we not only achieved, but exceeded our goals,\u201d he added. \u201cI want to be able to leave it behind for the next generation to take it to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether individually or collectively, Venice sees the value of constantly striving for greatness. \u201cI think it is important to not settle for mediocrity,\u201d he said. \u201cWe must continue to set higher and higher goals as a company as well as for ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the home front, Venice and his wife celebrated their 30<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary this year. They have two adult children\u2014the oldest is a professional in another industry, and the youngest has special needs. Venice credits her with handling the various needs that require attention. The couple is also active in organizations that support special needs children and adults, which has brought them in touch with many kind and amazing people. They enjoy going to the movies, listening to music, binge watching Netflix and traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In October, the Venices will celebrate their matrimonial milestone by taking a European cruise that starts in (where else) Venice, Italy, and ends in Athens, Greece.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A look at Tony Venice\u2019s background reveals he has a degree in engineering from Purdue University, one of the leading nationwide schools for that discipline. From that alone, one can infer that he\u2019s a pretty intelligent man. In fact, after graduating, he spent seven years working for McDonnell Douglas, a major aerospace corporation that was later acquired by Boeing. When a massive round of layoffs in the mid-1990s cost Venice his position, he decided he didn\u2019t want the aerospace. Instead, he sought out a growth-minded industry where he could carve out a quality career. And for the past 30 years, the decision to immerse himself in the world of office technology has certainly been validated time and again. Today, the director of product marketing for Toshiba America Business Solutions is propelled by the opportunity to take on different challenges and tackle multiple projects simultaneously. Venice is grateful that Toshiba has enabled him to thrive in this manner, which has bolstered his quest to learn every day\u2014after all, it keeps the brain sharp. \u201cI\u2019d like to think that I am someone who can be relied upon to get a job done and do it well without question,\u201d said Venice, a 2025 ENX Magazine Difference Maker. \u201cI like to set high standards for myself. I was taught growing up to do your very best, regardless of how small or how big the job is. You should put in the same amount of effort.&nbsp; I still believe that hard work, honesty, and respect for others go a long way in the world.\u201d&nbsp; The holder of an MBA from Pepperdine University, he currently has oversight of (among other things) a team tasked with the planning, launching and management of MFPs and other hot-button technologies, which in Toshiba\u2019s case is thermal printing units. It\u2019s his second tour with Toshiba, sandwiched around career stints with Samsung and Kofax. It\u2019s difficult for Venice to pinpoint any one individual with providing valuable perspective during his formative years; a number of leaders and peers have sprinkled in insights that have buoyed him both personally and professionally. However, he cites Mark Mathews as having been instrumental in helping him grow into the product marketing role at Toshiba. Proud Legacy While 2024 proved to have its share of challenges, Venice notes the team was able to mobilize and get the job done. He credits this to having a veteran, crackerjack team that\u2019s passionate about what they do. Venice is collaborating with leaders and peers on initiatives to help Toshiba reach ambitious growth targets. \u201cIt would be nice to leave a legacy behind where we not only achieved, but exceeded our goals,\u201d he added. \u201cI want to be able to leave it behind for the next generation to take it to the next level.\u201d Whether individually or collectively, Venice sees the value of constantly striving for greatness. \u201cI think it is important to not settle for mediocrity,\u201d he said. \u201cWe must continue to set higher and higher goals as a company as well as for ourselves.\u201d On the home front, Venice and his wife celebrated their 30th anniversary this year. They have two adult children\u2014the oldest is a professional in another industry, and the youngest has special needs. Venice credits her with handling the various needs that require attention. The couple is also active in organizations that support special needs children and adults, which has brought them in touch with many kind and amazing people. They enjoy going to the movies, listening to music, binge watching Netflix and traveling. In October, the Venices will celebrate their matrimonial milestone by taking a European cruise that starts in (where else) Venice, Italy, and ends in Athens, Greece.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":166,"featured_media":64733,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3626,80,1650,82,1638],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65951"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/166"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65951"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65951\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65955,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65951\/revisions\/65955"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}