Terence Andre

What He’s Passionate About

Leveraging human factors engineering principles to optimize the design of systems so that users can perform their best when interacting with these systems.

His Experience

Terence is an expert in human factors and human-computer interaction (HCI) with over 30 years of experience optimizing human and system performance through the use of system engineering and human factors design principles. Prior to joining TiER1, Dr. Andre was an Associate Professor at the United States Air Force Academy, where he taught courses in human factors, HCI, and systems design. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force, where he had assignments in systems acquisition, test and evaluation, research and development, and academics.

What He Values

Terence values helping others discover their passions. He then coaches them to align their everyday work with those passions.

Where He Makes a Difference

Terence participated in a mission trip where his team built homes for families living in poverty in Mexico. Terence said it was the most rewarding volunteer activity he’s ever participated in.

His Non-TiER1 Family

Terence has been married to his high school sweetheart for 34 years and has two adult children, and a teenager still at home. They have four grandchildren and are still in their 50s. The age range keeps him and his wife very busy and feeling young trying to keep up.

Fun Fact

Terence’s favorite place in the world is Telluride, Colorado.