Andrew resides in Elgin, IL.  He competed for Southern Illinois University, Carbondale from 2005-2009 and coached at Ohio University from  2010-2011.  He has judged since 2011 and served as National SAFECON Chief Judge in 2019. Andrew served on the NIFA Board of Directors as the Region VIII Representative from 2017 to 2026. In that time, he also served as the Secretary (2018-2025), Treasurer (2023-2025), and Chair (2025-2026).

Professionally, Andrew is a Boeing 787 First Officer for United Airlines.  He holds an ATP, CSEL, and is type rated in the E-145, B757/767, and B787.  Additional achievements and qualifications include:  Masters in Organizational Leadership with a focus in non-profit management, International Coaching Federation (ICF) Leadership Coach, Board Certified Coach (BCC), college professor of airline management and labor relations, and is a Published Author.

Andrew became NIFA's sixth Executive Director on July 1st, 2026.

In Andrew's spare time, he enjoys brewing beer, running, and life on the pontoon (during summer months only).

Contact Andrew at: andrew.ross@nifa.aero