
Who are we?
For more than 70 years, Lindstrom Restoration has been a trusted name in fire repair and water damage restoration services in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and nearby areas. Our roots trace back to a family-owned cleaning business, evolving into a leading general contractor specializing in insurance repair.
Decades of experience
Facing fire, water, or storm damage can be overwhelming, but as a trusted local restoration company, Lindstrom Restoration and our experienced restoration team are here to help. We understand the emotional toll of disaster recovery, and our team is committed to guiding you through every step with care and expertise. With decades of experience, we’re ready 24/7 to respond swiftly to your call, bringing meticulous attention to every detail.
When disaster strikes, trust Lindstrom Restoration’s experienced restoration team to restore your home or business and bring peace of mind back to your life. Contact us today to talk to one of our dedicated professionals.
Meet Our Team
Discover the talented individuals driving our mission forward at Lindstrom Restoration.
Our Board

Richard Lindstrom
Chief Executive Officer
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Over sixty years ago Dr. Lindstrom’s father, Carl Lindstrom, began a small cleaning company that eventually grew into what we know today as Lindstrom Restoration. Over 20 years ago Dr. Lindstrom became the Chairman and CEO of Lindstrom Restoration. As an internationally recognized ophthalmologist, Dr. Lindstrom continues to be involved in guiding the management team towards success.

Mike Lindstrom
President
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Mike Lindstrom marks the beginning of the third generation of Lindstrom Restoration. Mike started with the company as a Carpentry Laborer in 2006. In 2012, Mike entered the office as an Operations Manager and quickly progressed to becoming the President of the company. Mike is a licensed General Contractor in the state of MN, is a EPA Certified Renovator, Holds 4 certifications with the IICRC, and holds a BS in Construction Management from St. Cloud State University. Mike is a husband to Hannah and father to his four children; Eleanor, Zoe, Evelyn, and Dean. Mike’s passions are spending time with his family outdoors and working in a team setting.

Hannah Lindstrom
VP of Administration
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Hannah started at Lindstrom’s in March of 2013. Before becoming an important member of the team here, she worked at the St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd, for 6 years as an Applications Analyst in the medical records department. Hannah has a BS in Health Information Services with a minor in Information Technology. Hannah enjoys reading, spending time with her four children, and gardening.
Sales & Marketing

Christine Soegaard
Growth Execution Manager
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Christine has a diverse background in design, marketing, sales, dog rescue, and merchandising management. With expertise in social media management and content creation, she is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that enhance the Lindstrom brand. Outside of work, Christine enjoys crocheting, anything crafty, spending quality time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and getting lost in a good book.

Dave Mielke
Senior Business Developer & Strategic Partnerships
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Dave Mielke has been in commercial and residential construction and management for over 30 years. A licensed MN contractor for 25 years, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and management experience to his new job. He even was Manager of Basketball Community Relations for the Minnesota Timberwolves for 8 seasons in the ‘90’s. Dave went to the University of Wisconsin Stout for hospitality and construction management where he also played football and basketball for the Blue Devils. His management, communication and customer service skills helped him to navigate the local construction industry for most of his adult life. He even used Lindstrom Restoration as a vendor at his previous stops which led him to this opportunity. “Being able to be a part of a family-owned company with an incredible reputation and culture is both exciting and humbling.” Dave has two kids; Alexandra is a senior in pre-law at Iowa and Ryan is a sophomore playing hockey at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. He loves spending time with them, as well as his girlfriend Kate and their Newfoundland “Storm.”

Rachelle Martini
Senior Business Developer
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| Rachelle serves as Senior Business Developer at Lindstrom Restoration, where she focuses on building meaningful partnerships, strengthening client relationships, and supporting property owners and industry professionals through fire and water damage restoration projects. With more than 30 years of experience in business development, operations leadership, and sales strategy, Rachelle has held leadership roles across the restoration, engineering, retail operations, and franchise consulting industries. She has led growth initiatives, developed long-term client partnerships, delivered continuing education programs, and worked closely with insurance professionals, property managers, and contractors to support successful project outcomes. Throughout her career, Rachelle has been known for her relationship-first approach, strategic thinking, and ability to connect people with opportunities. Her background includes extensive experience in market development, contract negotiation, team leadership, and operational consulting. Rachelle is passionate about building meaningful community relationships and collaborating with others who are committed to making a positive local impact. She is also a proud mother of two adult children. In her spare time, she enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen, gardening, exploring nature, and embracing new experiences whenever she can. |
Project Development

Josh Iskierka
Estimating Production Manager/ Estimator
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Josh comes from a very diverse background including restoration, construction, fleet management, sales and semi-truck driving. Josh is excited about being at Lindstrom where he can utilize his skillset and passion for helping others. In his time away from work Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and two young boys. His hobbies include anything outdoors, fishing, hunting, sports, leading a non-profit organization, pool and hockey.

Ross Sanders
Service Project Manager
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Ross works for Lindstrom Restoration as a business developer. He has a keen understanding of the industry stemming from experience working in the field. Ross has a proactive approach and commitment to excellence that makes him an invaluable asset to our team. In his free time, he enjoys experiencing new foods. craft beers, and spending time with his fiancé. He enjoys cooking as well.

Antonio Jubera
Service Project Manager
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Antonio Jubera is a passionate service estimator with a keen interest in cars, motorcycles, firearms, and dogs. He combines his professional expertise with his personal passions, bringing a unique perspective to his work. Antonio is dedicated to delivering accurate estimates and exceptional service, ensuring customer satisfaction in every project he undertakes.

Matt Vanyo
Senior Repair Project Manager
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Matt comes to Lindstrom with a diverse background as an insurance adjuster for multiple carriers, Matt brings a well-rounded perspective to his role as an estimator. His experience on both sides of the claims process equips him with a unique ability to deconstruct projects and develop precise, comprehensive scopes of repair. Known for his analytical mindset and attention to detail, Matt thrives on the challenge of accurately assessing damage and formulating effective solutions.
Matt is dedicated to continual learning and professional development. He holds a HAAG Certification, is a licensed Drone Pilot, and is Xactimate Level II certified—credentials that enhance his ability to deliver top-tier service in the field.
Outside of work, Matt values quality time with his wife and their four beloved fur babies. A true outdoorsman at heart, he enjoys fishing, camping, and exploring the wilderness whenever possible. His love for nature and commitment to excellence are reflected in every project he takes on.

Andrew Hawkes
Service Estimator
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Drew found a home at Lindstrom In November of 2019. With over 10 years of experience in Mitigation, Drew loves the daily challenges that problem solving complex issues. When he is not at work he spends his free time four wheeling, three wheeling and enjoying all motorsports, video games, and recreational shooting. Drew loves this company so much that he brought his wife to work here as well!

Zac Freitag
Senior Repair Estimator
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Zac joined Lindstrom with a background in catastrophe response and complex property claims. Before moving into restoration, he spent years as a General Adjuster and claims appraiser managing large-scale losses across the country, from hurricane recovery in Florida and Louisiana to timber-damaged estates in the Pacific Northwest. Whether estimating the reconstruction of forest mansions or scoping multi-building apartment complexes, Zac brings defensible detail to every loss to ensure projects move efficiently toward restoration. Outside of work, Zac enjoys pond hockey, ice fishing, wakeboarding, and being outdoors.

Corey Winkler
Repair Project Manager
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Corey has 35 years of construction experience and is super excited to be part of the Lindstrom team. With a strong background in residential remodeling, he has also worked closely with engineers on many complex projects as a project manager and renovation specialist. Corey is a BIG fan of hockey and roots for the MN Wild. Corey enjoys spending time with family and friends, fishing, golfing, and pickleball.

Justin McEachran
Repair Estimator
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Justin has been immersed in construction his entire life—his passion sparked at just six years old when his father handed him a hammer and set him to work on a basement remodel. Since then, he has built a career rooted in craftsmanship, precision, and a commitment to helping homeowners create spaces of comfort and peace.
With professional experience dating back to 2009, Justin has worked hands-on in every aspect of home construction. In 2022, he transitioned into restoration estimating, combining his deep industry knowledge with advanced expertise in Xactimate, where he holds a Level 3 certification. Always eager to expand his skill set, he is actively pursuing additional credentials to better serve clients.
Beyond work, Justin enjoys woodworking, reading, and spending time with his family. An outdoor enthusiast, he can often be found camping, hiking, and tackling sections of long-distance trails.

Melissa Waudby
Project Administration Leader
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Melissa is passionate about customer satisfaction, communication and collaboration. Melissa works between the estimating and operations departments to coordinate and expedite the process.

Madison Saari
Interior Design
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Madison comes to Lindstrom with a BFA in Interior Design. Madison works behind the scenes to make sure each project runs smoothly from start to finish as well as works with homeowners who want to transform their home. Madison is passionate about solving problems creatively and taking someone’s vision and making it a reality. In her spare time, she enjoys thrifting for unique pieces of décor, being outside, and watching Vikings football.

Leila Giannetti
Purchaser
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Coming soon!
Production Team

Jason Marshall
Production Manager
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Jason found a home at Lindstrom over 20 years ago. Jason shares our passion for “doing it right no matter what.” Jason enjoys large, complicated projects such as apartment buildings, large loss residential fires, and commercial buildings. Jason is a loving husband and a proud father of his two boys. When not using laser levels and NASA coordinates to get the perfect siding lap, Jason enjoys hunting, fishing, skiing, and hanging out with his boys.

Sean Matchan
Site Supervisor
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Sean is a seasoned carpenter with 30 years of experience specializing in framing custom homes. He has been a valuable member of the Lindstrom team since 2019. Sean enjoys golfing when the weather is appropriate. When winter rolls around, he stays warm at the bowling alley. His expertise, attention to detail, and passion for carpentry make him a highly respected professional in the industry.

Matt Essler
Site Supervisor

Jeremy Brue
Site Supervisor

Anders Deel
Site Supervisor

Nick K.
Site Supervisor

Matt S.
Painter

Casey M.
Painter

Tristan C.
Painter

Christine L.
Painter

Scott DeJarlais
Carpenter

Wesley M.
Carpenter

Tanner H.
Carpenter

Zach H.
Carpenter

Tom L.
Carpenter

Steve M.
Carpenter
Service Team

Matt A.
Mitigation Production Manager
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Matthew has been in the restoration industry for 20 years and is passionate about training others and supporting his team’s career growth. He focuses on the positive, believing that what you focus on expands, and lives by this mindset both personally and professionally.
Matthew believes in giving others “space and grace” to learn, viewing challenges as coachable opportunities that help strengthen leadership and teamwork. He also embraces the idea of “feed-forward” rather than feedback—focusing on continuous improvement and becoming a better version of himself every day.
In his spare time, Matthew LOVES cooking and spending time with his three amazing daughters.

Brett B.
Service Site Supervisor

Tim V.
Service Technician

Micah C.
Service Technician

Ryan W.
Service Technician

Heather E.
Service Technician

Diego B S
Service Technician

Alex Y.
Service Technician

Alexander W.
Service Technician

Kristin H.
Contents Production Leader

Elijah M.
Contents Site Supervisor

Autumn L.
Contents Technician

Alyvia R.
Contents Technician

Maddie B.
Contents Technician
Admin

Amy Deml
Internal Operations Leader
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Amy is usually the first friendly voice you hear when you call Lindstrom. With a background of 30+ years in healthcare, she knows a few things about customer-oriented service. After COVID, she decided to switch things up and we are now happy to have her as our office manager. When Amy isn’t answering phones and scanning documents, she enjoys attending as many concerts and events as she can. Her hidden talent is tossing pizza dough, so far we haven’t found a use for that in the office.

Michael Beran
Production Readiness Manager
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Michael is a seasoned restoration expert specializing in water and fire damage, as well as contents and textile cleaning. He excels in managing complex projects, maintaining safety standards, and delivering high-quality results in challenging environments. Passionate about technology, Michael engages in computer programming, game development, and app creation, bringing creativity and innovation to his problem-solving approach. Beyond his professional work, he volunteers as a Firefighter and EMT and is currently pursuing a Paramedic degree to further enhance his ability to provide critical emergency care to his community.

Sarah Soegaard
Accounting Clerk
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Sarah brings a wealth of experience from her diverse background in management, hospitality, and education. She excels at organizing and thriving in dynamic environments, always ensuring that her team feels supported and empowered.

Lucie Peltier
Office Coordinator
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Lucie has worked on and off with Lindstrom’s for the past 5 years while she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Literature. Lucie’s likes include trinket collecting, critters, and Paul Blart 2. Lucie’s dislikes include Starbucks (personal), ultimate frisbee (also personal), and grocery shopping. Lucie is excited to finally work full-time with the people she loves and appreciates! #lokigang
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