Inspiration

“Things only have the value that we give them.” – Molière

It doesn’t take a marketing expert to understand that outstanding experiences create value that lead to delighted customers. When participants express that they receive tremendous value from the leadership training Andy facilitates, he is both inspired and invigorated by them. 

Through powerful storytelling and time-tested leadership principles, Andy strives to help managers create and understand their legacies, so they can lead empowered teams that provide unparalleled results.  Whether he is working with first-time supervisors or seasoned administrators seeking continuous skillset improvement, Andy makes the learning experience one that is measurable, memorable, and motivational.  As one participant observed, “Andy has enough positive energy to light up a room!”

The pursuit of leadership skills is a consistent thread throughout Andy's daily life. Even his dogs, Mr. Fezziwig and Wendy, are named after prodigious leaders from classic English literature (Dicken's A Christmas Carol and Barrie's Peter Pan).

Expertise

With more than 15 years of business management and leadership experience in the sports broadcasting, financial services, health care, information technology, and human resources industries, Andy draws on his knowledge and personal business experiences to help participants sharpen their leadership skills and acumen.  As a former graduate and undergraduate business and marketing instructor, Andy discovered a passion for facilitating adult learning through fun, interactive, “real-world” education.

Key Accomplishments

• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
• Coach domestic and international managers representing companies ranging from the SMB to the Fortune 500
• Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in business and leadership, advanced marketing management, and change management at Cardinal Stritch University

Education

Andy holds an MBA with an emphasis in Technology Management and a BA in Organizational Communication.

Professional and Community Activities

• 2020 Professional Development Network Leader - Training Delivery (SEWI-ATD)
• 2019 Past President - Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter (SEWI-ATD)
• 2018 President - Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter (SEWI-ATD)
• 2017 President-Elect - Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter (SEWI-ATD)
• 2015-2016 Vice President, Marketing Communications - Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter (SEWI-ATD)
• Power Professional Plus Member - Association for Talent Development (ATD Global) and Southeastern Wisconsin ATD Chapter (SEWI-ATD)
• Former Board Member - Marketing Committee, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
• Graduate and Former Board Member – Lake Country Leadership Development Program of Waukesha County, WI