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Professional Bio
Carl is the founder/chairman of Lindell Investments and Lindell Investments, II since 1995. Until late 2004, he was the owner and president of Lindell Motors, Inc. d/b/a Lindell Honda-Volkswagen, a full service automobile dealership in Tampa, Florida. He was also the majority owner of Lindell Mazda in St. Petersburg, Florida. Carl has spent over 30 successful years in the automobile business. During this time, he has won numerous Volkswagen and Honda awards. In 1985 he received the prestigious AIADA-Sports Illustrated Dealer of Distinction Award. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina and an MBA from Emory University. Carl has invested in commercial and residential real estate for over 20 years. His acquisitions have included various office buildings, mobile home parks and residential lots. In 1997, Lindell Investments was formed for various real estate development projects, including Keystone Shores and Whispering Oaks. Currently investing in several multi-family and assisted living facilities through out the South East. Lindell Investments, II was later formed for the development of Wilderness Lake Preserve. Subsequently, several entities have been established for joint ventures, builder partnerships and future residential projects. Carl currently serves as a commissioner of The Tampa Port Authority and on the board of The Florida Aquarium, The University of Tampa, and Lowry Park Zoo. He is active in the Tampa community and is a member of the WPO, Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF), The CEO Council and a past president of the YPO Florida Chapter. Carl married Dr. Lyda Tymiak Lindell in 2011, Together they have a blended family of four children and 2 grandchildren. His special interests include fine art collecting, real estate, tennis and scuba diving.
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Lindell Investments, Inc.
813.286.3800
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