Andy has made Portland his home for the last six years. He received a B.F.A degree in Theater from Southern Oregon State College. He also worked for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival as an actor for two seasons.

In 2002 he received a Best Director Drammy award for Shakespeare's R & J. In 2000 He received an Arizoni Award in Phoenix for Best Director for Fruit Salad for the Young Playwrights festival. Recent Portland stage appearances include A.R.T.'s production of The Laramie Project and Touch.