Drew G. Andrews, CPA

Drew Andrews has been the Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Whittlesey since 2008. He is responsible for developing and implementing the Firm's strategy and is dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Under his leadership, Whittlesey has experienced significant growth, doubling its revenue and expanding geographically with three offices across Connecticut and Massachusetts. Today, Whittlesey ranks 121st on Inside Public Accounting’s national list.

Drew is passionate about developing the Firm’s talented team of professionals and serves as a mentor and coach. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Connecticut and provides advisory and assurance services to a select client base that includes nonprofit organizations, real estate entities, manufacturing businesses, and closely held companies.

A graduate of Bryant University, Drew is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CTCPA). He is committed to continuing professional education in accounting and assurance issues and frequently lectures on emerging issues affecting closely held businesses.

In addition to his professional work, Drew is an active philanthropist and has held leadership positions with local nonprofits. He volunteers his time and skills to enrich the communities where he lives and works.

Drew has received several accolades, including being named an Inaugural Member of Forbes' Top 200 CPAs in America for 2024 and awarded the CTCPA Jack Brooks Leadership Award in 2024. He was also recognized as one of Hartford Business Journal’s “C-Suite Award Honorees” in 2024 and included in the publication’s “Power 50” list for 2022, 2023, and 2024. Drew has served as a past member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association and is currently a member of the University of Connecticut Accounting Advisory Council.