Mining Minds

Tony Morfin, Partner and CEO of Gold West Fire and Safety, sits down with Mining Minds to share his personal journey of hard work and resilience. A third-generation miner and proud Nevadan, Tony grew up surrounded by the mining industry, offering a firsthand perspective on what it’s like to grow up in a mining town. From the age of 13, when he started his first job, Tony’s work ethic was shaped by a commitment to hard work. As a young adult, Tony reflects on his early mining experiences, the challenges he faced, and his competitive nature. His career path took him from construction in Las Vegas to eventually becoming a father, but the pressures of overworking and overindulging led to a heart attack at just 37 years old. Tony opens up about his battle with alcohol dependency and the turning point that set him on a healthier, more focused path. Now, with a renewed focus on life’s priorities, Tony has embraced both mental and physical well-being, and these achievements have translated into his professional life.