24/7 Dispatch in IL, IN, KY: 317-691-1374 // OH: 937-680-0841

Hydro Excavation is the Safest Method and Best Practice for Cold Weather Digging

GroundBreakers branded truck

As the winter storm arrives GroundBreakers is prepared and ready to support our customers and crews!

-GroundBreakers Hydrovac Excavation is on call 24/7 to assist with power restoration.
-Our equipment has boilers on the units to heat the water and efficiently hydro excavate through frozen ground and frost.
-Hydro excavation is the safest method and best practice for cold weather digging.
-Do you need a hero today? We’re here for you 24/7 – give us a call at 317-691-1374!

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.

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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