Andre is a US Army Veteran who served as an Information Systems Operator Analyst from 2000 – 2007.  He was attached to the 159th Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division out of Ft Campbell, KY and deployed to Iraq. He received the ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL, National Defense Service Medal , JOINT SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, AIR FORCE OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD, GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL, IRAQ CAMPAIGN MEDAL, OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON (2 Awards).  He received his Honorable discharge in 2007.

He settled in the DFW area with his wife, 3 Daughters and 1 son.  He has been an avid activist in the Veteran community. He is passionate about serving and helping others become their best. Andre has been a past commander (2024-2025) Chaplain for the post (2023), District Chaplain (2024-2025), Chaplain of the year for the VFW (2024-2025), and also has received the Veterans Commendation Award from Congressman Pat Fallon (2025).  He is the President of Operation Frontline Warriors Foundation (2022 – present).