Andy Sylvan was the assistant director of community development in Greenwood. He helped the Governor uncover financial mismanagement of a state grant by Sylvan's boss, Rose Almindinger. However, after helping the Governor, Sylvan's career suffered - he was passed over for a promotion, received a poor performance review, and faced ostracization at work. He eventually left his job and took a teaching position with less pay due to how he was treated after blowing the whistle on corruption.