Andrew has over 14 years of in-depth institutional investment experience, managing large diversified equity and debt portfolios with a variety of capital and ownership structures. Andrew has a track record of consistent profitable investments in corporate credit markets whilst he was managing a $ multi-billion investment portfolio. The oil and gas industry was a key focus of the investment strategy during Andrew’s time managing the investment portfolio with a strong focus on exploration and development companies. As a Portfolio Manager for a global multi-billion dollar hedge fund, Andrew co-managed the firm's global credit portfolio and was a member of its Risk Committee that analyzed the Fund's overall investment risks at a macro and micro level.

Andrew has an entrepreneurial nature and is excited by opportunities that create long-term value creation through involvement with industry professionals. Andrew is a perfect fit for Per Astra whereby his financial contacts and banking knowledge can often help to find funding.

Andrew is Managing Director for AGSM LLC a Pittsburgh based Private Equity company.

Andrew’s Investment philosophy incorporates the following skills, competencies and network of contacts:

• Fundamental Business Research Skills
• Modeling & Sensitivity Analysis
• Liquidity & Comparable Analysis
• Knowledge of Procedures of Chp. 11
• Knowledge of Bond & Loan Covenants Structures
• Disciplined Approach to Valuation
• Thorough Evaluation of All Risks Not Just Financial
• Focus on Preservation of Capital
• Mastery of Corporate Re-Org Strategies
• Bankruptcy Attorney Relationships
• Deep Network of Corporate, Banking
• Distressed Industry Contacts