Andrew Costell

Andrew Costell

Associate, Director of Damage Prevention Services

Andrew Costell has over 30 years of experience providing professional Damage Prevention and SUE services for a large, expansive client base. Andrew is an Associate and the Director of Damage Prevention for the company. His responsibilities include executing the company’s mission, upholding its core values, and overseeing the execution and technical review of all programs that facilitate the growth of the business.

Andrew also provides strategic leadership for the company by working with the executive management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, and financial plans. He specializes in consulting with clients to solve problems through innovation and teamwork. Andrew is involved with several organizations and sits on the CGA Best Practices and AGA Operations committees. He is also involved in multiple damage-prevention associations and council meetings throughout several states. His professional experience spans a wide range of various infrastructure clients, including projects in gas distribution, electric, transportation, and investor-owned utility companies. Andrew is a well-known and well-respected advisor to many utility operators across the U.S.

Andrew’s favorite SAM core value is Excellence In Service. He firmly believes that serving our clients with excellence is directly tied to stability, success, and generating new opportunities for growth! Personally, Andrew enjoys being involved in his community and upholding these same values, particularly by working with vulnerable groups like local at-risk youth and the elderly.