09/03/2026
👋 Meet the Team Thursday!
This week, we're featuring Andy, our Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, who has been part of the Columbia Gear team for 23 years.
As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Andy supports the manufacturing process with a focus on John Deere assembly, reverse engineering for customers, and providing administrative support as needed. His work helps ensure projects move efficiently from concept to production while meeting customer needs.
One thing many people may not know about Andy is that he's the oldest of five brothers. Outside of work, he stays busy farming, helping support his wife's horse-riding hobby, making hay, performing mechanical work, and maintaining the farm.
When it comes to Minnesota seasons, Andy's favorite is spring. He enjoys seeing everything start fresh and watching the landscape come back to life after winter.
His advice for anyone interested in engineering:
💬 "Take courses like chemistry, math, and public speaking while you're young. Those skills provide a strong foundation and are used every day in engineering."
Fun fact: Andy is a coffee enthusiast and says it's "coffee all day, every day." If he could instantly learn any skill, he would choose to learn a new language to better communicate with the international customers and partners he works with throughout his career.
Thank you, Andy, for your 23 years of dedication, expertise, and contributions to Columbia Gear!
