Andrew was born and raised in Wasilla, Alaska where he grew up playing ice hockey, hiking and enjoying the Alaskan lifestyle. After playing two seasons of junior hockey in both Kansas and Georgia he moved to Rhode Island to play college hockey at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI while completing his B.S in Health Sciences. He then attended the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI where he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2025. Shortly afterwards Andrew moved to Portland in order to pursue his physical therapy career in the Pacific Northwest. His professional interests include general orthopedics and sports rehabilitation. : In his spare time Andrew enjoys embracing the outdoors, hiking, trail running, and skiing. He also continues to play hockey throughout the year as well as enjoy the notorious brewery scene within the PNW.