All About Lindsey – Our Incredible Chief Operating Officer
Lindsey has spent the last 15 years in marketing and brings Breakwater a decade of experience in operations and leadership. Lindsey now thrives at the operational helm of Breakwater, where high-growth ambition meets deeply rooted values. She’s at her best building systems that help visionary companies scale—faster, smarter, and with intention. Her gift lies in turning strategy into structure: creating workflows that foster momentum, mentoring to lead with clarity, and shaping operational foundations that support both excellence and empathy. She’s especially passionate about working in environments where trust and deep respect for the work are shared—and Breakwater is that place.
What she loves most? The incredible women she works with—accounting professionals who care deeply, challenge norms, and bring unmatched dedication to their craft. She’s proud to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys each other, shares a strong connection to the company’s mission, and knows that business success starts with human connection. Her approach to leadership is thoughtful, ambitious, and grounded in the belief that lasting success is built on alignment, empathy, and execution. Now based in Colorado with her two young children, she finds balance between running after the kiddos and enjoying the outdoors whenever possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lindsey is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Breakwater Accounting + Advisory. She leads the firm’s operational strategy, helping build systems, processes, and leadership structures that support the company’s growth and long-term success.
A COO oversees daily operations, internal systems, and team coordination to ensure the business runs efficiently. In an accounting and advisory firm like Breakwater, the COO helps align strategy, workflows, and people so the firm can scale while maintaining high-quality client service.
Lindsey brings more than 15 years of experience in marketing, along with over a decade of leadership and operational management experience. This combination allows her to translate strategic vision into practical systems that drive business growth.
Lindsey values the culture at Breakwater, particularly the collaboration, dedication, and expertise of the team. She appreciates working alongside professionals who care deeply about their work and share a strong connection to the company’s mission.
Leadership culture plays a major role in business success. When leaders promote trust, collaboration, and accountability, teams are more engaged, productive, and aligned with the company’s long-term vision.
Lindsey currently lives in Colorado with her two young children, balancing her leadership role at Breakwater with family life and time spent enjoying the outdoors.