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Certifications

We Earn Our Stripes

In this industry, nothing is given. We work hard to make our dedication and experience impossible to ignore. Please click below to view and download our specific national and state-level enterprise and safety certifications.

INDIANA

VBE/WBE

City of Indianapolis

IVOSB

State of Indiana

WBE

State of Indiana

DBE

INDOT

Safety Certifications and Awards

  • OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Construction Training
  • Fall Protection
  • Confined Space Safety
  • Electrical Hazards Awareness
  • Excavation and Trench Safety
  • Hazard Identification and Management
  • First Aid, AED, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training
  • FMCSA/PHMSA and DOT Regulation Compliance
  • OQ Training for Pipeline Workers
  • CCS Zero Injury Award (2020 and 2021)
  • CCS Safety Achievement Award (2022)

OHIO

VBE

State of Ohio

DBE

ODOT

Safety Certifications and Awards

  • OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Construction Training
  • Fall Protection
  • Confined Space Safety
  • Electrical Hazards Awareness
  • Excavation and Trench Safety
  • Hazard Identification and Management
  • First Aid, AED, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training
  • FMCSA/PHMSA and DOT Regulation Compliance
  • OQ Training for Pipeline Workers
  • CCS Zero Injury Award (2020 and 2021)
  • CCS Safety Achievement Award (2022)

KENTUCKY

DBE

KYTC

WBE

Louisville and Jefferson County - HRC

WBE

Metro Sewer District - Louisville

Safety Certifications and Awards

  • OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Construction Training
  • Fall Protection
  • Confined Space Safety
  • Electrical Hazards Awareness
  • Excavation and Trench Safety
  • Hazard Identification and Management
  • First Aid, AED, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training
  • FMCSA/PHMSA and DOT Regulation Compliance
  • OQ Training for Pipeline Workers
  • CCS Zero Injury Award (2020 and 2021)
  • CCS Safety Achievement Award (2022)

NATIONAL

WBE

SAM

WOSB

SBA

WBE

WBENC

WOSB

WBENC

Safety Certifications and Awards

  • OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Construction Training
  • Fall Protection
  • Confined Space Safety
  • Electrical Hazards Awareness
  • Excavation and Trench Safety
  • Hazard Identification and Management
  • First Aid, AED, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training
  • FMCSA/PHMSA and DOT Regulation Compliance
  • OQ Training for Pipeline Workers
  • CCS Zero Injury Award (2020 and 2021)
  • CCS Safety Achievement Award (2022)

Andrea sloan

President and Owner

As a US Army Reserve veteran and working mom of two, Andrea Sloan has been – and still is – in the trenches daily. She’s never been afraid of hard work or a challenge, making her perfectly suited to run GroundBreakers. 

A born and bred Hoosier, Andrea earned her degree from Indiana University while serving in the US Army Reserves. Her hard work, discipline, and passion have established her as a visionary leader, working to guide several companies through exponential growth. 

Since 2019, she’s been leading the strategic vision of GroundBreakers, guiding it to new heights with not only revenue, but expanded operations in the Midwest and new service lines, including CCTV pipe inspection, private locating and line jetting.

Andrea focuses on building a strong company culture centered around relationships and listening first. She is dedicated to revolutionizing the excavation industry through innovation and an unwavering commitment to employee safety and exceptional customer service. 

Andrea is a strong advocate for veterans and females in the construction workforce. She is the 2019 recipient of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Emerging Entrepreneur Award, and is proud to have broken barriers in the construction industry by making real progress in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. She also the proud recipient of the Forty Under 40 Award and is on the Indiana Construction Roundtable Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION

Tony Norman

Equipment Manager

With 28 years of experience in the construction industry, Anthony Norman has excelled in various roles, including gas pipeline, civil construction, site development, building trades (both commercial and residential), hazardous cleanup and remediation. For the past 13 years, he has specialized in hydrovac excavation, contributing significantly to the expansion of GroundBreakers through his dedication and the support of the company’s strong, positive leadership team.

Anthony has consistently performed tasks with quality, precision, and professionalism, whether as part of a crew or as a crew leader. His current goal is to ensure GroundBreakers’ equipment remains safe, excellent, DOT compliant, job-ready, and reliable for both operators and clients, as the company continues to grow into a promising future.

In his free time, Anthony enjoys spending quality moments with his two sons, wife, and extended family. He also loves playing pool whenever he gets the chance.

Terry Hutchison

Indiana Operations Manager