Andy was born in Germany and moved to California at an early age when his family immigrated to the US. He grew up traveling a lot with his family. While studying chemical engineering in college, Andy met his future wife. He holds an MBA. Andy has worked for numerous companies and startups, including Chevron and Microsoft, contributing in areas of engineering, finance, marketing, and consulting. Andy volunteers extensively and does pro bono work for non-profits. His experience in manufacturing is a great asset to Nico Gerard. Andy is a father of two.