Andrew Lindeman | 20 Under 40

Andrew Lindeman
Chief Lending Officer
Envista Federal Credit Union

Andrew Lindeman is currently chief lending officer at Envista Federal Credit Union. He started in banking nearly 20 years ago as a teller at a community bank in Bolivar, Missouri, then moved to Springfield for roles in loan administration and credit analysis. He came to Topeka in 2013 to work as a commercial lender and joined Envista in October 2025. Andrew has a broad range of experience, from helping small businesses secure financing and develop budgets to building and leading teams.

He earned his MBA and bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sociology from Southwest Baptist University. He believes in the positive impact a strong community can have on people. Andrew’s goal is to help make Topeka a place his wife and daughters will love for years to come.

What’s something you hope people remember about you? Why?

I hope that I remembered for how I treat others. It is our job to be respectful to others while here on earth and I hope that folks can look back at any interactions with me and legitimately think, "he was a good dude."

What should someone never take for granted? Why?

Time. Every day we are given is a gift from God and we never know when our last day might be.

What led you to your career?

A connection to my football coach in college is what led me into a career in banking. I have always enjoyed numbers and helping people accomplish their own goals. It seemed like a good fit for me back then and I think it has afforded me plenty of opportunities to help.

What advice would you give someone just starting out in your field?

Learn as much as you can and treat people with respect. It doesn't matter how much you think you already know, you will never know it all. If you can continually learn and treat people with respect, you can accomplish nearly anything.

What’s something you could talk about for hours? What makes it so interesting to you?

I'm sure I could talk ad nauseum about several topics but I have to choose football. It's been a big part of my life, not just the connections made throughout my time playing, coaching, and watching it, but the lessons learned along the way.

If you had an extra hour every day, how would you spend it?

Probably doing something fun with my kids. I used to roll my eyes when someone would tell me, "enjoy it now, it's gone before you know it." Now I am beginning to understand just how quickly it actually goes and how quickly kids grow up and change. It is exciting to see them grow up, but it does go entirely too quickly.