As the President of APB & Associates, Inc., Andre oversees top consultants and technical trainers to play an instrumental role in the success of several organizations in both the public and private sectors. Serving multiple industries, APB has successfully led complex projects for the United States Army, the World Bank, the State of Ohio, the Federal Reserve Bank, automotive manufacturers, large healthcare systems, major sports and entertainment venues, several colleges and universities, and many others. The firm has patented data analytic software and has been recognized as a leader in developing business strategies and leveraging technology to align and implement strategies.
Andre’s firms have been recognized as the Small Business of the Year by the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council, honored as one of the 500 Top Small Businesses by DiversityBusiness.com, and earned the FORTUNE Magazine – ICIC 100 Fastest-Growing Inner City Business Award (Ranked #7), and selected among 100 U.S. firms to participate in the Small Business Majority Legislative Summit providing input on critical small business issues to leaders of U.S- based multinational corporations, the White House, and Congressional policymakers. Most recently, Andre was selected as a panelist on the U.S. Congressional Roundtable Briefing Series before the Transportation & Infrastructure Sub-committee. His Supply Chain Logistics Technology Certification program has been recognized by Congress, the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Commerce, and several Corporate Leaders. He has been selected to participate in Small Business Capacity Building programs through the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Cleveland Development Advisors (CDA), and the Cleveland Clinic DEI Accelerator. Among other accolades, he has been a subject matter expert on panels for Manufacturing Technology, Smart Cities, Urban Development, Construction Project Delivery, Small Business Diversity and inclusion, and Workforce Development.
Andre holds degrees in business, finance, and law, along with professional certifications in project management, agile, lean Six Sigma, commercial real estate, and construction management.