Andre, a lifelong resident of Harford County, has proudly called Edgewood home. He is married to Shawnna Johnson, and together they have five children: Aundre’ya, Araya, Aaron, André III, and Ayden.

In 2018, Andre made history as the first African-American Councilmember elected from District A. Before his election, he served as a Special Investigator for the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development. Andre's 18-year career with the US Army included a brief intermission during which he served with distinction in the Baltimore City Police and Harford County Sheriff’s Office. As a police officer, he was part of an elite warrant apprehension unit and the narcotics task force. Following the events of 9/11, he returned to active duty, serving in various locations such as Iraq, Germany, Korea, Turkey, Ft. Lee (VA), Ft. Knox (KY), and several forward deployment sites. His exemplary service earned him multiple awards and decorations as a Non-Commissioned Officer.

Andre's dedication to his community extends beyond his military and law enforcement career. He served on the Harford County Democratic Central Committee, Voices of Racial Change, and chaired the Police and Community Relations Committee. Additionally, he coaches football and girls’ basketball at Patterson Mill High School, where he also founded a mentoring sports program, 555 Sports, in the Edgewood area. Andre's unwavering commitment to supporting, empowering, and enhancing opportunities for Harford County youth and families is evident in all his endeavors.

Elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in November 2022, Andre has been serving since January 11, 2023. His current assignments include:

- Economic Matters Committee (2023)
- Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee (2023)
- Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee (2023)
- Joint Committee on Federal Relations (2023)
- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (2023)
- Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus (2024)