He is proud to have earned the AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) distinction. These honors are indicative of Andrew’s passion for weathercasting and telling a story to help people stay informed and safe.

Born and raised near the nation's capital, Andrew went to school in Wolverine country, earning his BSE in Meteorology from the University of Michigan. He earned his MS in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Andrew came to WDIV from Fox affiliate in Toledo, Ohio, where he was chief meteorologist. Prior to that, he was seen globally on CNN and CNN International and got his start in Washington, D.C. at the local NBC and Fox stations. He worked as a research scientist at NOAA and NASA, also.

Andrew enjoys being involved with the community, especially as a featured speaker to students at every grade level. He is Founder and Chair Emeritus co-chairs the Digital Journalism Task Force of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); is Past President of NABJ’s Detroit chapter and Board Member of FIRST (Robotics) in Michigan and the Detroit Science Center; and was an active leader and team member of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan’s Alumni Leadership Council, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Cranbrook Institute of Science.

Andrew's awards include a 2009 Emmy, the 2006 Spirit of Detroit Award from the Detroit City Council, a distinguished service award from The Boys & Girls Club and the 2000 Community Service Award from NABJ.