Andy considers himself “Native Enough” when it comes to Colorado street cred. His family moved to Colorado early in his childhood, and he has been fortunate to split his time between the front range and Breckenridge ever since. His outdoor recreation vocations began during college as a ski instructor on the slopes of Breckenridge, CO, where he still teaches part-time. A summer adventure with Outward Bound confirmed outdoor recreation as a lifelong passion, and that the true reward would be found in sharing those opportunities with others.

Andy is an SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer at Ocean First and loves to help divers find their balance of relaxing vacation and ongoing education about diving, the ocean, and local culture. He’s at home in the Caribbean but enjoys diving everywhere. A bucket list junkie that is willing to try many things once. He once sprung out of the icy waters of Lake Superior with a frozen and free-flowing regulator only to begin planning colder and deeper dives... from the beaches of Cozumel. Andy summited Mt. Kilimanjaro under a full moon with a group of friends and family. After 7 summers as a river guide in Colorado, he prefers his old truck to a new car because of the certainty that no matter where the adventure leads, there will always be a reliable place to sleep.