Lily Helipads

Lily Helipads™ is a renowned brand that specializes in providing safe and environmentally friendly helipads across the United States. The brand's journey began with its founder, John Dotlich, who served in the Indiana National Guard as a heavy equipment operator. With the guidance of his grandfather, Sam Dotlich, a seasoned business owner and pilot, John started an excavating company, Dotlich Contractors, in 1991.

During the Indy 500, Sam observed helicopters landing and departing, likening them to dragonflies on lily pads. This quote became the inspiration for Lily Helipads' identity. Over the past 25 years, Dotlich Contractors has successfully completed numerous projects in both the private and public sectors, including helipads, parking lots, hospitals, and drainage systems.

In 2015, John fulfilled his dream of becoming a helicopter pilot, leading him to establish Lily Helipads, LLC. Seeking high-quality windsocks for helipads, John discovered the Pollite Company. Impressed by their frangible fiberglass mast and internally lit windsocks, he collaborated with Pollite to assist a community in Oklahoma with their helipad installation for EMS use.

With a team consisting of John Dotlich as the owner and licensed pilot, Shane Dotlich as a partner overseeing operations, and Edward Lewis handling media relations, Lily Helipads™ is committed to providing exceptional helipad solutions. Based in Lebanon, Indiana, Lily Helipads™ prioritizes safety and environmental stewardship, making them a trusted brand in the industry.