Biography
Andrew Gonnella is President of Progressive Pipeline Management (PPM), a national energy utility contractor specializing in trenchless rehabilitation of natural gas pipelines, process water, and other critical pipeline infrastructure. Founded in 2002, PPM has grown to approximately 125 employees and built a 20-year reputation for technical expertise and trusted utility partnerships.
Before joining PPM, Andrew spent nine years on the founding team at Vortex Companies, the trenchless industry’s largest manufacturer and distributor of rehabilitation materials and pipe lining technologies, where he led acquisitions, research and development, and market expansion. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of Urban Umbrella, expanding regulated construction products into new markets.
Andrew earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Maryland, where he played football and served as team captain. He lives in South Jersey with his wife and four children.
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