Andrew Ettenhofer is a man of many passions, skills, and talents, with a diverse background in sales, marketing, education, and the arts. He is a graduate of Palmer High School, and later received a Certificate in Human Potential and Development from Wright, an AAS in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Grinnell College. Andrew has worked in several industries as a business development specialist and sales coach, including coaching at Coach U, Inc., as well as having held various positions in sales, marketing, and business development at Quicksilver Associates, Event Creative, and Venue One. He is also the founder of the Craft Beer Networking Group and has previously served on the Board of Directors for Meeting Professionals International.

Andrew's diverse skill set includes strategic thinking, lead generation, networking, relationship building, PR, social media, partnerships, traditional sales, events, and more. He is an accomplished culinary artist specializing in local and sustainable food movements and has a broad knowledge of all things music. His passion for events and experiential entertainment has led him to become an expert in event planning and promotion, as well as video production. Additionally, his knack for teaching and training has led him to serve as an adjunct faculty member at Loyola University Chicago.

Andrew is known for his leadership, emotional intelligence, and ability to build and maintain strong relationships. He takes a deep interest in leaving the world a better place than he entered it and has founded Fed Up, a food blog focused on sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. Andrew is well-balanced in both the creative and analytic areas and excels in developing effective systems and maximizing efficiency. Overall, he is a renaissance man with an impressive set of skills and an unwavering commitment to success.