Andrew Hitchens is an engineering technician manager with UL Research Institute’s Fire Safety Research Institute, leading the engineering technician team at the research facility in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Andrew served ten years of active-duty service in the Marine Corps as a UH-1Y helicopter pilot and continues to serve in the Reserves. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2014 and holds a project management professional certification, as well as a Lean Six Sigma green belt certification. In his role, Andrew is responsible for ensuring efficient communication and operations at the Delco testing facility to coordinate efforts in support of multiple research projects and initiatives.