Cardinal Overview

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Who We Are

At Cardinal, we solve our clients’ water challenges by first listening, then developing and producing the right solution to address the challenges. In addition, our team of experts work diligently to provide the highest level of service.

Cardinal Strategies was founded in 2004 in Dallas, TX. The firm began as a stormwater compliance consulting business that produced SWPPP plans and stormwater compliance inspections. As the real estate market began to explode in Texas, Cardinal Strategies saw the opportunity to diversify and grow its offerings.

In 2014, Cardinal Strategies launched its Engineering Services Division. In March 2017, the company expanded its Environmental Services Division by acquiring Sanco Storm Water, LLC from Jerry Sanders. This purchase doubled the size of its client base and added more staff to focus on stormwater compliance services. At the same time, Cardinal Strategies also purchased Sanco Design, Inc., a specialty construction services company focused on remediation projects from water erosion. Jerry Sanders started Sanco Design, Inc. in 1975. With this acquisition, Cardinal Strategies broadened its expertise to include a Construction Services Division, which Jerry Sanders is still part of today.

Cardinal Strategies has added over 60 people to its team since 2014 and continues diligently to provide best-in-class solutions and services to its clients. Its customer base includes home builders, civil engineering firms, land developers, municipalities, general contractors, HOAs, property managers, and residential clients.

Today, Cardinal Strategies has 3 areas of focus: Stormwater Engineering, Environmental Stormwater Compliance, and specialty construction, including Drainage and Erosion. In July 2024, Cardinal celebrated its 20th anniversary. With a strong team, Cardinal Strategies looks to continue its evolution in key markets while providing quality services.

Get to Know Us

Our Core Values

At Cardinal Strategies, our core values of Character, Dedication, and Excellence shape all that we do. Guided by steadfast character, we act with integrity and ethics in all our interactions, earning the trust of our clients and staff. Consequently, driven by dedication, we pour our gifts and talents into our work, going above and beyond to deliver exceptional results. Furthermore, as we strive for excellence, we continually raise the bar, seeking innovative solutions and improving our performance every day. Ultimately, by living these values, we build strong relationships, achieve outstanding outcomes, and make a lasting impact.

Character

Integrity, Accountability, and Respect

Dedication

Collaboration, Support, and Trust

Excellence

Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Innovation

Overview: Cardinal Timeline

2004

Founded by Dan Hoecker (with Stan Blair, our current Senior Business Development Manager, as the 1st employee) as a stormwater compliance consulting business. Cardinal only offered SWPPP plans.

2017

Cardinal acquired two companies from Jerry Sanders: Sanco Stormwater, LLC (environmental compliance) and Sanco Design, Inc. (specialty construction tied to drainage). Cardinal Strategies formally expanded offerings to three divisions: Environmental, Engineering, and Construction.