4
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CEO
#4 Ranked CEO · Power100 Expert Contributor
Andy
Lindus
Owner & COO, Lindus Construction / Midwest LeafGuard & ContractorFlow
As a family-owned company, the people behind the work matter just as much as the work itself. At Lindus Construction, many of our team members have been with us for over a decade. I believe the best leaders put their people first, prioritizing their happiness, success, and security. The bottom line comes second.
The Expert Profile
Why Andy Lindus
Why Andy Lindus
Is The Expert
Andy Lindus is the Owner and COO of Lindus Construction and Midwest LeafGuard, a second-generation, award-winning home remodeling contractor that has been serving homeowners in the Twin Cities area and western Wisconsin since 1979. Ranked #4 CEO in the 2026 Power100 National Power Rankings, Andy has helped transform a family business started by his parents on a rural Wisconsin farm into a $55 million operation with over 160 employees and more than 100,000 customers served.
The Lindus Construction story begins with Kevin and Emily Lindus, who transitioned from hog farming to home improvement after Kevin broke his back falling from a tree. What started as handyman work quickly grew into a thriving construction company. Andy began learning the business before his teenage years, opened a LeafGuard franchise at 19, and rose from sales manager to COO before becoming an owner alongside his brothers Adam and Alex in 2011. The company has since grown from $6 million in revenue by 2000 to over $55 million, while maintaining an average employee retention rate exceeding 10 years.
Under the Lindus brothers' leadership, the company has earned the industry's highest honors: GAF Roofer of the Year (2022), Professional Remodeler's Remodeler of the Year (2012), Top LeafGuard Installer in the Nation (2021 and 2022), and Alex Lindus was named Wisconsin Builders Association Builder of the Year (2020). Andy was personally recognized in Professional Remodeler's 40 Under 40 Class of 2012. Lindus Construction specializes in roofing (GAF shingle and Englert metal), LeafGuard gutters, Marvin Infinity windows, siding, decks, and full home remodeling.
Andy is also the founder of ContractorFlow, a Salesforce-based CRM platform built specifically for home improvement contractors. Launched in 2021, ContractorFlow was introduced during a keynote speech at the Salesforce DreamForce event. The platform enhances the customer experience through improved communication, research, service pricing, and personalization — reducing deal time and increasing average deal size for contractors nationwide.
Beyond his business leadership, Andy is a well-known media personality in the home improvement space, hosting a long-running home improvement radio show on WCCO and making regular TV appearances on WCCO CBS Minnesota as a trusted home improvement advisor. He attended St. Cloud State University (1997–1999) and is a Greg Cummings mutual connection on LinkedIn. He is based in Baldwin, Wisconsin.
Key Credentials
- Owner & COO, Lindus Construction / Midwest LeafGuard (1990–Present)
- Ranked #4 CEO in 2026 Power100 National Power Rankings
- $55M+ Annual Revenue | 160+ Employees
- 100,000+ Customers Served Since 1979
- GAF Roofer of the Year (2022)
- Professional Remodeler — Remodeler of the Year (2012)
- Top LeafGuard Installer in the Nation (2021 & 2022)
- Professional Remodeler 40 Under 40 (2012)
- Founder, ContractorFlow — Salesforce-Based CRM for Contractors
- Keynote Speaker at Salesforce DreamForce
- Host, WCCO Home Improvement Radio Show & TV Appearances
- St. Cloud State University
- Based in Baldwin, Wisconsin
Expertise Ratings
Domain
Mastery
Scores
Power100's evaluation of Andy Lindus's depth of expertise across the disciplines that define elite leadership in home improvement. Scored 1–10 based on verified performance, track record, and peer recognition.
People-First Leadership & Employee Retention
9.8/10
Multi-Trade Home Improvement Operations
9.7/10
Technology Innovation (ContractorFlow)
9.5/10
Brand Building & Media Presence
9.6/10
Family Business Growth & Succession
9.7/10
Published Content
Articles Featuring Andy
Industry Recognition
Achievements &
Milestones
Ranked #4 CEO in 2026 Power100 National Power Rankings
Owner & COO of Lindus Construction — $55M+ Second-Generation Family Business
GAF Roofer of the Year (2022) & Remodeler of the Year (2012)
#1 LeafGuard Installer in the Nation (2021 & 2022)
160+ Employees with 10+ Year Average Retention
Founded ContractorFlow — Salesforce CRM for Contractors
Host of WCCO Home Improvement Radio Show & TV Personality
Keynote Speaker at Salesforce DreamForce 2021
Family Business Since 1979 — From Farming to $55M+
Based in Baldwin, Wisconsin
Power100 Contributions
People-First Leadership & Employee Retention
Family Business Succession & Growth
Multi-Trade Home Improvement Operations
ContractorFlow: Technology Innovation for Contractors
Building a Trusted Media Brand in Home Improvement
LeafGuard & Gutter System Leadership
GAF Roofing Excellence & Quality Standards
From $6M to $55M: Scaling a Regional Contractor
What Andy Lindus Brings to the Table
Andy Lindus brings a rare combination of second-generation family business wisdom, people-first leadership, and technology innovation to the Power100 platform. His journey from installing gutters as a teenager to building a $55 million operation with industry-leading employee retention demonstrates that putting people before profits creates better business outcomes.
His contributions on family business succession, building and retaining great teams, multi-trade operations management, leveraging technology through ContractorFlow, and building a trusted media brand offer Power100 readers insights from a leader who has earned the industry's highest honors while never losing sight of the family values that started it all.
The Organization
Lindus Construction
Lindus Construction is an award-winning, second-generation home remodeling contractor based in Baldwin, Wisconsin, serving the Twin Cities area and western Wisconsin since 1979. Founded by Kevin and Emily Lindus and now led by sons Andy, Adam, and Alex, the company specializes in roofing (GAF shingle and Englert metal), LeafGuard gutters, Marvin Infinity windows, siding, decks, and full home remodeling. With $55M+ in annual revenue, 160+ employees, and 100,000+ customers served, Lindus Construction has earned GAF Roofer of the Year, Professional Remodeler's Remodeler of the Year, and the #1 LeafGuard Installer in the Nation designation.
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