Andy started college in the early `90’s in Architectural Drafting but switched over to a career in radio broadcasting, spending a few years writing commercials and hosting shows on Ottawa and Kingston radio. After returning to school and graduating from the Heritage Carpentry Program at Algonquin College, Andy worked for companies such as Gibson Timber Frames, D.A.C. International and Stairworld (KOTT) before obtaining his General Carpentry certification in 2007 and beginning his teaching career.