Our Outstanding Lindal Staff

The Lindal staff are a distinguished team of dedicated home building specialists. All Lindal staff share a passion for quality, design, and outstanding customer service. This ethos is reflected in the beauty,ย stability and endurance of every Lindal home.

Lindal Founder Sir Walter

Sir Walter Lindal Founder, Lindal Homes (1919-2011)

In 1945, Sir Walter founded the company, which is still family owned today. Sir Walter was a pioneer in the business of creating prefabricated homes. He drew inspiration from his experience working in his uncleโ€™s lumber mill. Sir Walterโ€™s emphasis on quality, reliability, customer service and innovation continue as cornerstones of the Lindal philosophy today.

Bob Lindal Chairman of the Board

The son of founder Sir Walter Lindal, Bob is a professional engineer and has spent most of his career in the family business. He ran a Lindal dealership in Hawaii for a number of years with his brother Doug, managed Lindalโ€™s factories in Canada, and then returned to Seattle to take the reins of the company from his father. Bob is passionate about the Lindal homeowners and dealers.

Aย boating enthusiast,ย Bob is a regular participant in Predicted Log Racing competitions and a member of Seattleโ€™s Queen City Yacht Club.

Lindal Homes President Christina Lindal

Christina Lindal President

A third-generation Lindal, Christina has been involved in the family business for most of her life.

She is excited to bring Lindal into a new era of homebuilding, while remaining true to the values that have sustained the company for over 80 years. Continuing a decades-long Lindal tradition, Christina ensures that for every Lindal home built, 25 trees are planted through Lindalโ€™s partnership with American Forestsโ€™ Global ReLeaf program.

Christina holds a degree in molecular biology from Scripps College.

Her hobbies include rooting for Seattle sports teams and playing with her new puppy, Leelu.

Lindal Homes VP Bret Knutson

Bret Knutson Vice President

Bret has been with Lindal since 1993.

Together, Bret and former drafter Scott Biles were responsible for coming up with the Elements design system for Lindalโ€™s modern home lines โ€“ expanding on the idea of the modern A-frame with a fresh new take.

Bret enjoys working with customers and dealers to take their ideas and make them work within the Elements system. By adhering to the design principles of the flexible and reliable Elements system, every new Lindal homeowner walks away with a Lifetime Structural Warranty on their home. Bret draws on his years as a full-time drafter, combined with an education in building science and three years of architecture school at the University of Hawaii.

Lindal Homes Marketing Director Josefin Kannin

Jos Kannin Director of Marketing

Jos develops marketing strategies to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and improve market share. She handles Lindalโ€™s advertising, PR, and email marketing, website design and content creation, collateral production and photography, and provides marketing resources to Lindalโ€™s international dealer network.

Lindal Homes Sales Manager Denise Podnar

Denise Podnar Sales Manager

Denise Podnar leads Lindal Homesโ€™ sales efforts with a clear focus on supporting the companyโ€™s local dealer network โ€” the trusted partners who bring the Lindal experience to life for homeowners. With over two decades of experience in sales leadership and partner development, Denise is passionate about empowering dealers with the tools, training, and support they need to deliver exceptional service. Her collaborative approach and commitment to the Lindal tradition of quality and client care make her a valued leader on the Lindal team.

Lindal Homes Operations Manager Sara Moetamedi

Sara Moetamedi Operations Manager

With a masterโ€™s degree in architecture, Sara combines design expertise with operational leadership. She oversees drafting, pricing, listing, and customer service, and manages Lindalโ€™s Burlington shipping facility as part of driving process improvements across the companyโ€™s design-to-delivery workflow.
Her work ensures consistent, accurate, and timely delivery of Lindalโ€™s building systems worldwide.

Aris Georges Architectural Designer

Aris George, principal of OM Studio Design, creates custom Lindal designs by working directly with clients and their Lindal dealers. Aris brings his passion for Frank Lloyd Wrightโ€™s principles and the modern Lindal Elements system to life with a masterful use of 3D graphics throughout the design process.