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GroundBreakers Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

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For Immediate Release
11/03/2020
CONTACT: Andrea Sloan
Andrea.Sloan@GroundBreakersLLC.com
317-691-1374
 
INDIANAPOLIS, IN November 3rd, 2020 — GroundBreakers LLC, a woman owned and operated leading hydrovac excavation service provider in the state of Indiana, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council (GLWBC), a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
 
This certification comes after Andrea Sloan purchased 51% of the company and took over managing the business.  The company’s management team, including President Andrea Sloan and Operations Manager Doug Taylor, are excited about the new certification, and recognize the importance of continuing to deliver an exceptional service to customers. 
 
“Earning our WBE certification is an exciting breakthrough opportunity in the typically male-dominated construction field,” stated Sloan. “One thing that’s important to us, however, is remaining true to GroundBreakers mission. This business was founded on exceeding our customers’ expectations, supporting our employees, and remaining dedicated to safety and integrity.  This certification will help us further our support of the woman owned business community, but we will also remain focused on continuing our legacy as a top locally owned non-destructive hydro-excavation services provider.”
 
WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women.
 
By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier diversity programs.
 
Hydro Vac Services LLC dba GroundBreakers LLC, founded in 2011, is one of Indiana’s leaders in hydrovac excavation service providers and serves a variety of industries including utility providers, industrial site owners, and construction services. We offer a multitude of services, including potholing, trenching, utility emergency response, foundations, pole holes, bollard holes, dewatering and air knife excavation. GroundBreakers is dedicated to our customers satisfaction and exceeding their expectations in quality and safety.  We also provide a union laborer when needed for additional project completion items to stay on schedule with our own highly skilled workforce.  To learn more about GroundBreakers, visit https://www.GroundBreakersLLC.com.
 
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Founded in 1997, WBENC is the nation’s leader in women’s business development and the leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with more than 13,000 certified Women’s Business Enterprises, 14 national Regional Partner Organizations, and over 300 Corporate Members. More than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands as well as many states, cities, and other entities accept WBENC Certification. For more information, visit www.wbenc.org.

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Andrea sloan

President and Owner

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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.

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Tony Norman

Equipment Manager

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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

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