Andy graduated from Lock Haven University with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management and an emphasis in outdoor recreation. His lifelong love of nature and outdoor recreational pursuits brought him to Vermont where he now resides with his wife and kids along the Mad Brook in Charleston.
He first moved to central Vermont in 2006 where he led outdoor recreational pursuits connecting people with their environment through activities like hikes, paddling trips, and backpacking trips.
Andy moved with his wife to Charleston in 2010 to be closer to the best outdoor recreational opportunities this side of the Mississippi River.
Andy has been connecting the Northeast Kingdom community to recreational resources since 2009 where he established and managed community programs, events, and park spaces. His work preserving recreational spaces from erosion and invasive species has ensured quality recreational opportunities for generations to come.
When not sharing his love of the outdoors, he enjoys camping, hiking, skiing, gardening, woodworking, foraging, and coaching youth sports.
Contact Andy at andy@northwoodscenter.org or 802-723-6551 ext 303