Lindmark Billboards Sells 38 Structures to Whistler in Tulsa Area

Trent Lindmark discusses the company's growth strategy and diversification efforts.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:05am

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Lindmark Billboards, a subsidiary of The Lindmark Companies, has sold 38 billboard structures in the Tulsa area to Whistler. The company's founder, Trent Lindmark, believes Whistler will be able to better manage those assets. Lindmark Billboards continues to pursue new acquisition and construction opportunities, aiming to build 100 new structures per year. The company has seen strong growth in its Southern markets, with a 5% increase in same-board sales last year. Lindmark also discussed the company's diversification efforts, noting that its printing and construction divisions represent a significant portion of its overall business.

Why it matters

The sale of the Tulsa-area structures and Lindmark's growth strategy highlight the dynamic nature of the billboard industry, where companies are constantly looking to optimize their asset portfolios and expand their footprints. Lindmark's diversification into printing and construction also demonstrates the importance of having multiple revenue streams in a competitive market.

The details

Lindmark Billboards, which is part of the larger Lindmark Companies, has sold 38 billboard structures in the Tulsa area to Whistler. Trent Lindmark, the founder of the Lindmark Companies, believes Whistler will be able to better manage those assets. Lindmark Billboards continues to pursue new acquisition and construction opportunities, with a goal of building 100 new structures per year. The company has seen strong growth in its Southern markets, with a 5% increase in same-board sales last year. Lindmark also discussed the company's diversification efforts, noting that its printing and construction divisions represent around 50% and 10% of its overall business, respectively.

  • Lindmark Billboards sold 38 structures to Whistler in the Tulsa area.
  • Lindmark Billboards is actively pursuing several new opportunities and hopes to close a few deals by Q2 or Q3 of 2026.

The players

Trent Lindmark

The founder of the Lindmark Companies, which includes Lindmark Billboards.

Lindmark Billboards

A subsidiary of The Lindmark Companies that operates over 7,400 billboard faces across Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, and Texas.

Whistler

The company that acquired 38 billboard structures from Lindmark Billboards in the Tulsa area.

The Lindmark Companies

The corporate parent company of Lindmark Billboards, which also includes printing and construction divisions.

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What they’re saying

“We just sold 38 structures to Whistler in the Tulsa area. I believe Whistler will be able to do better with those assets than we did.”

— Trent Lindmark, Founder, Lindmark Companies (billboardinsider.com)

“Our philosophy has always been to grow strategically—both by building new structures and by acquiring quality assets in markets where we already operate.”

— Trent Lindmark, Founder, Lindmark Companies (billboardinsider.com)

What’s next

Lindmark Billboards hopes to close a few new deals by Q2 or Q3 of 2026 as it continues to pursue acquisition and construction opportunities.

The takeaway

Lindmark Billboards' sale of assets in Tulsa and its focus on strategic growth through both new construction and acquisitions demonstrates the company's adaptability and commitment to optimizing its portfolio in a dynamic billboard industry. The diversification of its parent company, The Lindmark Companies, into printing and construction also highlights the importance of having multiple revenue streams in this competitive market.