What People Have Said About Andrew

"I really appreciate your contribution to Brightpoint. You have been a real asset to the team since your arrival – intellectually, technically, and attitudinally. Thank you!!"
--Senior Vice President and CIO, Brightpoint North America, July 2010

"Your work has contributed significantly to the success of Tempur-Pedic.  Your commitment to the company and our associates is an inspiration to all of us who work with you."
--VP Strategic Sourcing, Tempur-Pedic International, September 2008

"Andy's contribution to Tempur-Pedic in general and to IT in particular has been significant. First and foremost he is the driving force behind the evolution of the company's analytical and reporting capabilities. "
--VP and CIO, Tempur-Pedic International, July 2008

"Andy in one of the most customer-centric IT professionals I have known. He has a collaborative style that creates a spirit of mutual support and cooperation – this sense of urgency permeates throughout his team. He has consistently demonstrated his value to the business and my organization by facilitating better decision support tools. I truly value his many contributions and dedication. "

--VP of Finance, Tempur-Pedic International, May 2008


"Andrew manages projects with a diligent approach. He has great customer relationship skills with the ability to translate difficult technical implementations into easy to understand solutions. I would be glad to have Andrew as part of my team again. "

--Systems Director, Strategic Energy, April 2008


"Andy has very strong analytical and business management skills, and has a thorough knowledge of information technology. As a self-starter and one driven to deliver results, Andy manages his time, projects, team, etc. in an efficient manner. Andy is able to quickly assess a situation, make recommendations, and implement needed actions. Andy has the respect of his team and business partners."

--Director of IT Infrastructure, Tempur-Pedic International, December 2007


"You're sort of like the Wizard of Oz. Poof, things get done."

--Senior Marketing Analyst, Progress Telecom, October 2006


“Andy, nice, mild mannered, excellent communication skills.”

“If he doesn’t have the answer I am looking for, he will help find that answer.”

“Follows up and ensures that systems and anything under his responsibility are completed in a timely manner and correct the first time.”

--Anonymous Customer Feedback from 2005 performance review


“Andy accepted the lead for IT transition of applications when PTL (Progress Telecom LLC) entered merger status and never let it go.  He maintained oversight to be sure all analysts were in synch with most transition activities and related milestones.  He was strong in his ability to adapt and work with PGN (Progress Energy) as we moved through changes at an accelerated pace.”

--Director, IT Program Management, Progress Telecom, June 2004


“People find Andy trustworthy and he is known for his follow through on commitments.  This is supported by his fellow employees (both within IT and external to IT) continually seeking his counsel on business problems.”

--Director OSS Implementation, Progress Telecom,January 2002 


"That Andy . . .what a find. He is truly a wonderful person to work with and his results are superior."

--Senior Vice President and General Manager, Progress Telecom, Jan 2000


"While Andy was reviewing our web site in the initial stages, he found a "hole" in FPC's network security. As a result, Andy was appointed to a special IT committee to solve the security problem."

--Manager of Marketing, Progress Telecom, June 2000


"Andrew is never satisfied with the status-quo. He constantly re-invents processes, streamlines analytical approaches . . ."

"Andrew attacks challenging assignments in an intelligent and creative manner. His "City of Florida" analysis incorporated an unprecedented approach of automatically recalculating hundreds of thousands of customer bills in order to more accurately gauge the financial impacts associated with the impact of "bundling minutes" and local footprint expansion."

--Manager of Product and Market Planning, GTE Wireless, February 1999


"Andy uses clear, concise and effective language in his dealings with people." "He displays decisiveness and good sound judgment."

--Senior Auditor, GTE Service Corp., March 1997


"Andy has also been recognized by his peers for his knowledge of networks, internet and PC's. Many staff members from different locations contact Andy for his expertise."

--Audit Manager, GTE Service Corp, February 1997


"Andy exceeded expectations by providing additional audit steps and methods to support the effectiveness and efficiency of the Systems Support process and to identify any control weaknesses."

--Senior Auditor, GTE Service Corp., December 1996


Andy's "knowledge and ability to maximize automation" is his strength., June 1995

"Andy is able to effectively communicate his thoughts and ideas to executive management.", September 1994

--Manger of Internal Audit, First Federal Bank of Kansas City