Andrew Van Chau
Chief of Staff, Precinct 3 County Commissioner, Fort Bend County
Center for Education and Workforce
Andrew Van Chau has over 25 years of experience in the energy, manufacturing and technology sectors, with roles that involve progressing the delivery of megaprojects (multi-billion-dollar investments) in the U.S. and internationally. His regional advocacy and stakeholder engagement efforts in support of such projects include economic and workforce development initiatives in Texas, the U.S. Midwest and Alaska.
His involvement with employer-led collaboratives in developing and implementing process technology programs led to his participation in the U.S. Chamber’s TPM Texas Academy® in 2020. He also contributed to TPM Co/Lab™ pilot efforts in 2021 and 2022.
Andrew continues to share his expertise by serving in several regional leadership roles including the executive committee of Upskill Houston and the executive board of the Gulf Coast Economic Development District.
Industries of Interest: Energy/Utilities, Manufacturing/Operations, IT/Cyber Security
Other Specialty Areas: Local/State Data Availability and Usage, Metropolitan Settings, Suburban Settings, Partnerships with Local/State Government, Partnerships with Workforce Agencies, Partnerships with Unions, Partnership with Alternative Talent Sources, Strategic/Sustainability Planning, Inclusion of Small Business, Career and Technical Education Pathways