Andrea Patterson serves as Chief People Officer at Cinterra, where she leads with over two decades of human resources leadership and deep expertise in the construction and skilled labor industries. Reporting to CEO Shelby Barbier, Andrea oversees talent strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement, and compliance, ensuring Cinterra’s growing workforce is supported with best-in-class systems, development opportunities, and a strong, inclusive culture. Her people-first mindset and operational rigor make her a key driver in Cinterra’s national expansion.

Before joining Cinterra, Andrea founded AMP UP, a consulting firm that specialized in HR solutions for construction and skilled labor sectors. Her career highlights include overseeing workforce expansion from fewer than 1,000 to over 4,000 employees in just two years, leading cultural transformations, and navigating complex acquisition integrations. She is passionate about aligning workforce strategy with business goals, always centering people as the foundation for project success. Her approach directly supports Cinterra’s mission to safely deliver essential energy infrastructure while building a high performing, engaged workforce.

Andrea lives in Kansas City with her husband, Jay, and their two children. While her schedule stays full balancing a demanding career and family life, Andrea is deeply committed to both. She brings that same dedication and care to her work at Cinterra, where she finds purpose in building a people-first culture within an industry that’s shaping the future. What she values most about Cinterra is its mission-driven approach—safety, accountability, and excellence, the caliber of its people, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives and careers of the workforce behind every project.