Andrew joined 1,4GROUP in July 2025 as Meridian’s Maintenance Technician. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, he spent much of the past decade living and working throughout the Western U.S. Andrew's background spans several industrial fields, including heavy civil construction, tool making, equipment repair, controls engineering, and custom fabrication.
Andrew holds a degree in Advanced Mechatronics Engineering and is an ASME-certified welder as well as an ETA-certified electronics technician. He also maintains numerous certifications across disciplines such as electrical systems, machining, automated systems, electric motor control, pneumatic power, logic controllers, and robotics. He's passionate about building, innovating, and solving problems with his hands.
Andrew moved to the Treasure Valley about five years ago after visiting a friend and meeting the woman who is now his wife. They recently welcomed their first child in September 2025. Outside of work, Andrew is an avid college football fan, snowboarder, BBQ snob, and motorcycle enthusiast. He also enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, daughter, and two dogs: Bernard, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and Georgia, a rescue.