Andrew, a native of North Carolina, has over 20 years in local government in cities spanning the East and West coasts. He currently serves as City Manager for the City of Thousand Oaks, California, an agency he joined in 2007 and held the positions of Assistant City Manager and Chief of Staff / Public Information Officer. As City Manager, Andrew is responsible for overseeing municipal operations serving approximately 130,000 residents with 381 employees and two-year Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets in excess of $214 million and $221 million, respectively. Prior to his work in Thousand Oaks, Andrew managed communications & media relations, web development, and community partnerships for the City of Ventura’s Civic Engagement Division. Andrew holds a BS degree from North Carolina State University and a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration from California Lutheran University and is an adjunct professor in their MPPA program. Andrew and his wife, Ashley spend much of their free time with their daughter and enjoy surfing, hiking, and exploring the globe.