Andrea graduated from LaMoille High School and attended Illinois Valley Community College and Mid-West College of Cosmetology. Andrea has been around agriculture her whole life. She was an active 4-H member, enjoyed being a junior crew leader detasseling for 13 years and recently worked in a local elevator helping with harvest needs. She has also gained agriculture knowledge from her father, who served as general manager of a local coop for many years and recently retired as the energy manager.

Andrea loves being with family and friends. She resides in Princeton with her husband Anthony and two boys Tucker and Patrick. In her spare time, you may catch her in the salon cutting or coloring hair. She also enjoys baking, shopping and redoing/crafting new things for their home.