Dr. Andrew Engle, grew up in Hawaii, earned a Bachelors degree from Oregon State University, a Doctor of Optometry Degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry and a Masters in Business administration from Troy State University. He joined the U.S. Navy as an Optometrist in 1986. Over the next thirty years Dr. Engle excelled at increasingly responsible assignments including Aerospace Optometrist at NAMI, Executive Officer at NAMRL, Research Optometrist at two of the Navy’s largest Refractive Surgery Centers, Commanding officer of NOSTRA and Specialty Leader for Navy Optometry.
He rose to the rank of Captain (0-6) and earned many personal awards including the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service medal (2), Navy Commendation Medal (4) and Navy Achievement Medal (2). His final duty station was in Key West. After a two year sailing sabbatical in the Caribbean Dr. Engle returned to the Keys and began working at Key West Optical. Dr. Engle enjoys water sports and DIY projects.