Andre LuJan is a professional paleontologist from Dallas, Texas and CEO of his company PaleoTex, founded in 2016. In 2018 Andre & his wife Carrie founded a Nonprofit Museum called Texas Through Time in Hillsboro, Texas where hundreds of authentic fossils from Texas and surrounding states are on display for public viewing and research.
Andre has over 15 years of experience preparing, mounting, casting and providing professional paleontology services and has even discovered an entirely new genus of dinosaur as well as several new species. His passion and pursuit of paleontology has been a lifelong endeavor and has driven him to be a highly respected professional despite not being labeled purely as an academic. He works closely with well known paleontologists and institutions around the world and is frequently called on for his expertise, specifically of Cretaceous and Permian animals of Texas. In recent years he has become a recognized paleontology spokesperson across many media outlets including NPR, Discovery Channel, History Channel and written publications such as The New York Times.
He is 40 years old, has been married for 13 years and has 3 children. His love of the outdoors extends well beyond paleontology, he is an avid hunter and runs a small cattle operation with his wife on their farm in Texas.
In 2023, Andre LuJan founded his own consulting service, LuxPaleo Services, to cater to the specific needs of high-profile clientele.
Andre has established himself as a well trusted paleontologist who goes above and beyond for each of his clients.
Andre LuJan offers luxury paleontological services including white glove installation, consulting, procurement, fossil restoration and repair, and custom private guided paleontological adventures & experiences.