Southwind Management

The Southwinder of the Year is someone whose impact is felt everywhere—and in 2025, that honor belongs to Lindsey Brunson. From supporting teams across Southwind to holding the bar high on what “great” looks like, Lindsey is truly the backbone of so much of our success. Add in her continued leadership at DreamLawn, and it’s clear—she’s the ultimate team player. Huge congrats to Lindsey, our 2025 Southwinder of the Year!

Southwind was built by entrepreneurs, which makes this award especially meaningful. Huge congrats to Kyle Chastain, our 2025 Southwind Entrepreneur of the Year!

From leading some of our top-performing franchises to empowering others to step into ownership, Kyle sets the standard for what great leadership and entrepreneurship look like. Thank you for constantly pushing the bar higher—well deserved, Kyle!

Next up in our 2025 Award Winner Spotlights—huge congrats to 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Charleston for being named Best New Business in Southwind! Big results, strong leadership, and values lived daily. Well done, Ethan, Jaden, and the entire Charleston team! 🏆

Next up in our 2025 Award Winner Spotlight—huge congrats to Michael “Sauce” Saenz (Top Operator) and Sterling Johnson (first-ever Director of People Development of the Year award winner). Two leaders who keep things running strong while their putting people first. Well deserved—congrats on an amazing year, Sauce & Sterling! 🏆

Kicking off our 2025 Award Winner spotlights with our sales team! Huge congrats to Eli Hannink (You Move Me Relocation Advisor of the Year) and Jamie Bourne (1-800-GOT-JUNK? CSA of the Year). Both live out the Southwind Way and put customers first every day. Well deserved—congrats on an amazing year, Eli & Jamie!