Who is Andy Andersen?

Andy shares his experience, colorful stories and lessons after walking this earth for more than 50 years! 

As a dedicated family man and passionate patriot, Andy saw the need for financial management education for his sailors and crafted a powerful seminar for Patrol Squadron Sixteen and Naval Air Station Jacksonville in 1993.  His seminars proved so effective he was asked to serve on the Board of Directors of Navy Mutual Aid Association in Washington DC…a multi-billion dollar Military Benefits and Life Insurance company.

In 1998 while in Washington working for the Secretary of Defense, he experienced some life changing events, deciding to add the life management section to his talk.  He noticed, and now especially since 9-11, that America is in serious need of healing…needing to recapture the happiness and bright outlook we once possessed.

Andy was revered by his sailors and is still requested to speak at many navy functions.  This talk had a profound affect on the attitudes and performance of his last command Patrol Squadron Thirty in 1999.  By far the most interesting part of Captain Andersen’s talk and the most powerful effect he has on his audiences…is this “life management and human factors” portion. Due to multiple requests he is offering it to any group that needs to change the way they feel and look at life.  When your most important asset …people…are functioning and feeling well…everything gets better.
 


“My goal is to die young…as late as possible.”
Andy Andersen
 

"Andy was the most professional and motivated speaker I have listened to.... I wish you could capture his enthusiasm and positive motivation.  You could tell that
he was genuinely concerned about
our welfare.""

U.S. Navy Sailor

 
More about Andy ...
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Graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, 1977
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Master’s degree, U.S. Naval War College (National Defense), 1992
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Military Aide to the Secretary of Defense, William Cohen (1996–1999)
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Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron 30, the Navy’s largest aviation unit (1999–2001)
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Jacksonville International Airport Super Bowl XXXIX Coordinator
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Creator & Presenter, "Making a Difference", a motivational interactive experience

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Member, Board of Directors, Pine Castle

Andersen FamilyAndy and his wife, Cindy, are the parents of two adult sons, Matt (USNA01), and wife Stephanie with grandson Brady; Brad and wife Christie. The Andersen's live in Jacksonville, Florida, where they are active in Mandarin Presbyterian Church.

 

Andy with his family.

Andy Andersen, Motivational Speaker    (904) 287-7587    andy@andyandersen.net