Andy Karellas

Mr. Andy Karellas serves as the Executive Director of the State International Development Organizations (SIDO) and the Director of Federal and International Affairs at The Council of State Governments (CSG). Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Karellas served as a senior staffer with the House Small Business Committee, focusing on international trade and technology issues, and as deputy director of government affairs for Aon Corporation in Chicago. He also served as the special assistant to U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez. A native of Missouri, Mr. Karellas received his bachelor’s degree in international business from Webster University and his master’s degree in international commerce and policy from George Mason University