Throughout his career, Andy Meisner has served the families of Oakland County at the federal, state, and local levels, presently as Oakland County Treasurer, a position he has held since 2009. As Treasurer, Andy focuses on preserving property values, preventing mortgage and tax foreclosures, and prudent stewardship and investment of Oakland County taxpayer dollars.

 

Before his service as Treasurer, Andy served three terms as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. As a State Representative, Andy became known as for his work on legislation bringing the motion picture industry to Michigan, advancing stem cell research, and reforming the public mental health system. He Chaired the House Commerce Committee and shepherded the indoor smoking ban through the legislature, among other things. Andy also served in Washington, D.C. both as a Congressional Aide and vice-president of a national non-profit promoting community-based substance abuse prevention.

Andy earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the University of Detroit-Mercy and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. Andy has earned the professional credential of Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA) through The Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada. He sits on the boards of several area non-profits including Oakland County Habitat for Humanity and Orchards Children’s Services.

 

Andy and his wife Sara live in Huntington Woods with their two sons.