The Satterfield First Responder Scholarship fund was founded by Andy and Amy Satterfield to
support the long-term sustainment of public safety and first responders in the Troy community.

The fund will provide scholarships to Troy students pursuing higher education and academy
certifications in public safety to include Police, Fire, EMS, and public safety Dispatchers. The
fund will also provide financial opportunities for Troy programs focusing on developing interest
in public safety such as police and fire youth explorer programs and educational scholarships for the children of first responders serving the Troy Community.

 

Recruitment and retention in public safety has reached a critical point nationwide and the City of Troy has not been immune to the downward trend in the number of qualified applicants. It’s
extremely important to the quality of life for Troy Citizens that the public safety service and
professionalism is maintained. The Satterfield First Responder Scholarship Endowment is a
small step toward providing opportunities to Troy youth interested in the profession and to the
future of public safety.

About Andy and Amy:

Andy Satterfield began his commitment to public service at the age of 17 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and served 10 years in a Military Police Battalion.  Andy Graduated from Ferris State University in 1997 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and began his law enforcement career with the Troy Police Department where he is currently leading at the rank of Captain. He and his wife Amy moved to Troy in 2005 at which time Andy joined the Troy Fire Department and is serving as a volunteer Fire Fighter at Station#6.  In 2022 Andy earned his Master’s degree in Administration and Leadership from Central Michigan University.

Andy and his wife Amy have consistently been involved in community volunteerism in Troy
through Scouting, Troy Youth Soccer, Troy Daze, the Rotary club, Troy Fire Station 6 kids
Christmas, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, the Firefighter fight for Air
Climb for the American lung Association, Shop with a Cop, the Troy Police Honor Guard
501C3, the Troy Firefighter Memorial at Firefighters park, and the Troy Police Memorial. In
addition, Amy is the owner of Explore Yoga here in Troy and has donated her studio and time to benefit numerous charitable organizations.