Mr. Wakeham is from Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador. He is a graduate of Memorial University Economics.

He has over 30 years of senior-level experience in health care management.
Most recently, Tony was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Labrador Grenfell Health Board, Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Central West Health Corporation. Assistant Executive Director Hospital Services, Clarenville. Area Hospital Board Manager, Budgeting and Auditing, Department of Health and Community Services.

Tony served as internal auditor with the Department of Finance and auditor with the Office of the Auditor General.

Tony has many years of business experience in the private sector when he was President of Chelsea Food Services Ltd.

Tony has served on the Boards of the Canadian Paraplegic Association and the Centre for Health Information

Sports has played a major role in Tony’s life. He has been President of both the Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association and Basketball Canada. He was also inducted to the Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Hall of Fame.

Tony lives in Kippens with his wife Patricia and they have 2 children, Stephanie and Christopher.

Tony was elected as MHA for the District of Stephenville-Port au Port on May 16, 2019.