Andy has been a professional orchid grower and hybridizer since 1973. He is the former owner of Geyserland Orchids in New Zealand and the former Director of Education for the American Orchid Society. Currently, Andy is the proprietor of New Horizon Orchids which breeds orchids for The Netherlands and other world markets. He is also an Emeritus Judge of the Cymbidium Society of America and an Invited International Judge of the Tokyo Grand Prix. Furthermore, he is a consultant to commercial orchid growers in Holland, Colombia, Australia, Japan, Thailand, and China.