Andy is a born and bred Staffordshire man, who grew up in Burton on Trent.He worked initially in Rolls Royce (Aero engine division) in Derby, where he also lived for a few years.Taking a change in career direction, he moved to work in the Brewing industry back in Burton for what was then Ind Coope.The head office engineering section of the brewery was sold off to a management buyout which Andy helped to set up.Remaining with this company for 36 years, through many mergers and changes of parent company, he focused on Project Management and consultancy work that aimed to improve maintenance systems, production processes and health and safety.He achieved a Master’s degree through the Open University and is more than aware that education is a life-long opportunity.He has lived in Great Haywood since 2005 and is passionate about this beautiful area of Staffordshire. The possibility of significant development between Little Haywood and Great Haywood encouraged Andy to get involved in local politics. He eventually became Chairman of Colwich Parish Council, enabling him to guide the council in the development of a Neighbourhood Plan to help control development in the area. Andy also helped establish the Colwich Youth Council encouraging young people under 18 to get involved in local politics.At the 2019 Borough Council election, he was elected ward member for Milford and then in May 2023 Andy was re-elected as Councillor for Haywood and Hixon Ward.Although "retired" from work, Andy has been elected by the Council as Mayor for the year 2023-24, Andy’s chosen charities for the year are Katherine House Hospice and The Little Laura Charity, which raises funds for children with special needs and/or disabilities.