Tony Dieken is a 1998 graduate of LaSalle-Peru Township High School. In addition to excelling inside the classroom, he was a three-sport, multi-year letter winner in football, wrestling, and track and field, proving himself to be hard-working and competitive at an early age. He was blessed with parents who always pushed him to do his best and taught him to never give up, and he has carried that way of thinking with him his entire life, taking their advice as his life’s motto. He believes his parents have been very influential in his success and gives them a lot of credit for helping him achieve his goals.
In November 2002, Tony started his career in the Moline Branch as a Sales Representative. He quickly became one of the pillars of the office, leading in top dollars sold and top number of ads sold most months. He took that success with him when he transferred to the home office in Peoria in 2009, remaining a top leader in sales until he was promoted to the Sales Management Training Team on Jan. 1, 2015. Since then, Tony has worked with our sales staff in each of our locations, teaching, training and using his many years of experience to guide him. Currently, he is the Peru Branch Manager.
Residing in Princeville, IL, Tony is the father of four boys: Asher, Jordan, Brendan and Tyler, and he frequently says, "They are my world." His dedication and love for his children is the same dedication and care he has for the sales staff at Royal Publishing, always available to help when needed. Nothing makes him feel better than being able to contribute to other people’s success, and the “never give up” attitude he learned as a child is seen in each step along the way.
