Andy Allen was born in Lumberton, He spent his entire childhood and education in Southern Pines. He attended local public schools there from kindergarten through high school.

He had a younger sister by three years, and his parents had a small business. Andy participates in a wide variety of sports with his family's support, including football, basketball, wrestling, and his primary sport, baseball.

Andy was shaped by his surroundings because of the variety of people he interacted with there. In the end, Andy was grateful for the support of his loving family.

For a while, Andy dreamed of making it big in the major leagues of baseball. Later, he considered switching careers and becoming a lawyer instead. The fact that his parents were involved in politics, this encouraged him to pursue a career in the field.

Finally, he determined that studying political science would provide the most direct route to a career in law. Andy's personal situation delayed his pursuit of a legal career. During his two-year break, he worked in human resources for a Mitsubishi semiconductor firm in Durham.

He then attended Campbell Law School for three years. In his first year of work, he held the position of clerk for the Farm Bureau Federation.

Does Andy’s Law degree help him in his current job?

What is his organization's mission?

What is the proudest thing which he has done?

What would Andy want to do 5 to 10 years later?

Check out Andy Ellen as he shares his journey in this new episode of State Lobbying Heroes.