Born and raised in Roane County, WV, Andrea is an active member of her community, mother to three children and advocate of West Virginia. Andrea graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a BA, and Liberty University with an MBA. Andrea’s professional career has centered on business and included diversified experience from over a decade of business ownership and experience in the franchise industry, higher education and business consulting services.
In 2018, Andrea founded a consulting business and began using her experience to help business owners and multi-unit franchise owners grow and sustain their businesses. In 2021, Andrea co-founded Faith Christian Academy, a private school focused on experiential academic curriculum with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. Andrea began work at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce in 2023 and is focused on supporting West Virginia’s efforts to achieve quality education, business, and politics and putting in motion ideas that will contribute to the long-term prosperity of all West Virginians.