Andy brings experience from the commercial construction arena where he built several multifamily housing complexes, as well as developed several smaller properties in New York, Martha’s Vineyard, Atlanta, and St. Louis. He has earned a master’s degree in building, construction, and facility management from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Andy is also a combat veteran, having served as a staff sergeant in the United States Army Reserve for eight years. During this time, he deployed to Iraq and Uganda as a member of a psychological operations team embedded with the infantry.
Andy has experienced the American Youth Foundation through many different lenses. His family was first introduced to the organization in 1965 when his father was selected to be a part of the Danforth Fellowship. Andy’s mother and siblings all became involved as participants, volunteers, and staff. Andy first experienced Camp Miniwanca washing dishes and Camp Merrowvista as a counselor for the International Leadership Conference. Andy and his wife, Molly, have ensured that their three children have been a part of numerous programs from Merrowvista and Miniwanca camps, the Four Trails and Avail programs, and the National Leadership Conferences.
The original dare to “Aspire Nobly, Adventure Daringly, Serve Humbly” encompasses the spirit that inspires Andy to work for the benefit of youth within and outside these beautiful settings.