Meet Andre

Thank you for visiting my campaign website.

I have lived in Anoka County for nearly 30 years. I have over 30 years of experience working in city, county, and state government positions. I worked for Anoka County for over 17 years and have a strong understand of county operations, connections with staff, and historical perspective on many county decisions and initiatives.

Work Experience Includes:

8 years State of Minnesota (Current Position)
2 years Wright County Sheriff's Office
2 Years Illinois Attorney General's Office
17 years Anoka County Sheriff's Office
6 years City of Fridley
Additional experience in the private sector
Owner of Midwest Forensics LLC (Formerly Axis Forensics) since 2010

I am considered an expert in digital forensic investigations and currently manage a digital forensics laboratory. I have performed hundreds of civil and criminal investigations to include very complex fraud, intellectual property theft, child exploitation, and homicide cases. I have decades of information technology experience in addition to my forensic background. I have a deep understanding of public safety, judicial process, and related matters. I have been involved in the execution of many search warrants, worked with multiple task forces, worked on an emergency operations team, and testified as an expert witness multiple times in both state and federal court.

I am a strong advocate for public safety, infrastructure, and fiscal responsibility.

I have been very involved in local politics in the City of Ramsey and Anoka County for over 25 years.

I have many connections in local and state government, business community, and among fellow citizens.

I believe Anoka County is a great place to live and work. We have many great communities who work hard, play hard, have strong spiritual values, and care deeply about their enviornment, their liberty, and having safe neighborhoods to raise their children.

If elected to this county commissioner position, I will be a strong advocate for not just citizens of District 1, but all citizens of Anoka County.

I have the experience, leadership aptitude, and knowledge required to effectively move Anoka County in a positive direction and keep this county strong, prosperous, and beautiful. But, this is not all that is required. I care deeply about Anoka County and my fellow citizens. I will do everything I can to advocate for every single constituent and be transparent about my positions and decisions.

I have considerable knowledge about all levels of government, experience working in and/or with all levels of government, and have many relationships already established across multiple government entities. I will drive needed change where appropriate and identify common sense measures to help improve the lives of Anoka County residents.

Once again, I thank you for considering me for Anoka County Commissioner District 1.

Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have questions.