“I got involved in public affairs during my college years because I wanted to make positive change to state-level policy on a day-to-day basis. Making a difference is core to my personal mission, and it’s something I’ve tried to accomplish throughout my professional career.
“I joined Serlin Haley because it clearly was a place I could continue this mission. Our clients hire us not just to open doors or make introductions, but to make positive change. Our goal is to make better policies, produce better outcomes. To do this, we have to be at the table, not just at the door. I have the relationships and the access, but I also bring the expertise and knowledge that are critical in navigating policy negotiation. We need to be as knowledgeable as — if not more knowledgeable than — everyone else at the table.
“Effecting real change requires establishing relationships with everyone from the staffers, to the committee members, to the final leadership decision makers. We intentionally start at the bottom and work our way up with staff and policy makers, although we also recognize there are times when we need to engage top-level decision makers to leverage our position at the negotiation table.
“Because Serlin Haley works on policy issues that appear across the country, I need to be present in multiple states. I travel more, work harder, and our clients need that level of commitment and deep understanding of national issues for us to represent them effectively. It’s the Serlin Haley approach, and I thoroughly enjoy working with clients that understand and appreciate all that we do on their behalf.”
Andrew is a registered federal lobbyist who has testified before the U.S. Senate and lobbied in over 25 state capitols. Prior to joining Serlin Haley, he served as vice president of government affairs for the Toy Industry Association, where he oversaw TIA’s advocacy programs at both the state and federal levels. Andrew also has directed the national government affairs program of the Consumer Specialty Products Association.
Andrew received a Bachelors of Science in Public Affairs from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Bloomington, Indiana and a Masters of Business Administration from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.