Meet Andy Bertelsen, United Way of Northern Arizona Board Member  Andy Bertelsen and his wife Erin moved to Flagstaff as young adults in 1999 and have invested their lives and grown with the community since their move from Iowa City, Iowa.
They are the parents of two beautiful boys, Evan, age 5, and Wesley, age 3, and feel very fortunate to be raising their family in the Northern Arizona Community.
Andy is currently Director of Public Works for Coconino County, where he is responsible for Engineering services, Road Maintenance, Emergency Services, Solid Waste, and Fleet vehicle services. Prior to his Public Works duties he served as the County's Budget Manager. He spent 5 years working with the City of Sedona on budget development, economic development initiatives, streetscape and highway design planning processes, and the establishment of the Sedona Roadrunner Transit System.
Andy spent his childhood growing up along the Mississippi River near Seaton, Illinois, where his family still manages a farming operation. He has a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa, and a Graduate Certificate in Public Management from Northern Arizona University.
Andy's family has been supporting United Way when he began working with Coconino County in 2005.
In addition to investing in the annual campaign, I feel it is just as important to give the gift of time. I enjoy the relationships I have formed with United Way staff, and the personal connection helps me better understand and share their mission.
The organizations United Way supports are critical in developing Northern Arizona's future.
Summit Society is a meaningful way to make a significant impact in the Community. It also makes a statement about our investment toward making a difference in our Community - as leaders, parents, and community partners.
Living United is about making a conscious choice to support community organizations, knowing that even the smallest contribution has great potential.
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