Andrew grew up on a farm in Middle Musquodoboit. His love of nature led him to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mt. Allison University. After university Andrew began working in an environmental laboratory in the Microbiology department where he gained experience in water quality testing and assessment and environmental testing requirements. During this time he continued to take every opportunity to enjoy Nova Scotia’s natural areas, whether it be through volunteer work with local conservation charities or personal activities like fishing and hiking.
Andrew completed a degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) part time while working as a laboratory technician. This lead to opportunities working with a Municipal planning office and within the utility industry in their GIS departments.