Joel W. Andrus

Joel Andrus

Joel Andrus is the Government Relations Director at Kemper Consulting. During the General Assembly Sessions, clients rely on Mr. Andrus to keep them abreast of all pieces of critical legislation. Mr. Andrus is responsible for providing in depth research on state and local issues that may affect the client base. In addition, Mr. Andrus’ practice includes public education, environment, energy and healthcare, including helping Kemper Consulting’s healthcare clients prepare applications and navigate Virginia’s Certificate of Public Need process.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Andrus worked with the City of Suffolk Economic Development Department, where he focused on new business development and retention in the downtown area. While with the City of Suffolk, he developed and implemented marking strategies for attracting new businesses, helped local businesses understand and take advantage the Virginia Enterprise Zone, as well as acted as a liaison between downtown businesses and historic preservation societies.

Mr. Andrus graduated with honors from the Virginia Military Institute. As an undergrad, Mr. Andrus served as president of the Philosophy Club and the Timmons-Gentry Music Society, as well as Managing Editor of the VMI yearbook, The Bomb. In addition, he is also a member of the Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society.

Currently, Mr. Andrus is active in the VMI Alumni Association where he serves as the Hampton Roads New Cadet Recruiting Chairman, and a member of the VMI Young Alumni Committee. He is also regular volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

CONTACT:

P: 757.627.1988
F: 757.627.3196
E: jandrus@kemperconsult.com