President / Project Management
Mike Urban joined with his brothers during high
school to form the Urban Bros. Painting company. He then left
behind a thriving painting business to attend the University
of Southern California, where he graduated with honors, earning
a degree in Accounting. Mike spent the next several years with
the accounting firm, Ernst & Whinney, and while there, earned
his license as a Certified Public Accountant.
In 1983, Mike returned to Urban Bros. Painting
to help build and expand the business, growing a company that
today employs over 100 painters, and is one of the most reputable
commercial painting contractors in the Bay Area.
In 1996, Urban Bros. Painting, Inc. purchased
an established waterproofing company, and created Urban Waterproofing.
Mike was chosen to run the new company, where he now serves
as president, oversees all corporate finances, and manages the
larger, more complex projects. Mike’s professional goal
is to make Urban Waterproofing the premier waterproofing company
in the Bay Area, in the same manner as the Urban brother’s
painting company.
Mike lives with his wife Julie, and two children
in Mill Valley. He is an avid cyclist, and outdoors person.
Vice President / Project Consultant
Jeff Lewis began his career in the construction
industry nearly 20 years ago, after graduating from the University
of Arizona in 1986. He has previously worked as a project manager
for Turner General Contractors, an international construction
company. After many years in the construction business, Jeff
has come to specialize in commercial high-rise and restoration
projects.
Jeff lives with his wife and twin daughters in
Sonoma, and he enjoys golf and skiing in his spare time.
Project Consultant
Sales / Estimating
Anna has been in the waterproofing business for
15 years, recently joining Urban Waterproofing as an estimator
and project consultant. After earning her Bachelor’s degree
from UCSC, Anna began her waterproofing apprenticeship program
with Local 81 in the Bay Area. Anna went on to earn her journeyman
card, and spent eight years in the waterproofing trade.
She then went to work with McGinnis Chen, a waterproofing
consultant. There, Anna spent seven years learning waterproofing
from an architectural perspective. Her expertise with McGinnis
Chen also involved contract specification and administration,
as well as surveying and analyzing waterproofing aspects of
both old and new construction.
Anna attended night school at CSUH while working,
and earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration,
with an emphasis in organizational development. Anna currently
resides with her teenage son in Oakland, California.
Project Consultant
Evan is a licensed Architect with extensive technical knowledge in exterior building assemblies. After graduating from UC Berkeley with a degree in Architecture, Evan worked as a waterproofing consultant at McGinnis Chen Associates for 10 years before joining Urban Waterproofing.
His architectural background has proven invaluable for his current position at Urban Waterproofing as well as the waterproofing community. He has authored technical publications on curtain wall waterproofing for the SWR Institute and gave presentations on high-rise water intrusion case studies.
Evan lives with his wife and two sons in Millbrae. He enjoys golfing and is an avid amateur espresso barista.
Field Supervisor / Project Management
After graduating from high school in 1977, Dan
worked for Applied Liquid Polymer Systems, in Long Beach, California,
for six years. Dan then accepted a journeyman position with
Claude P. Williams Waterproofing (CPW) in Los Angeles, California.
While at CPW, Dan did extensive restoration of
terra cotta, stone, and other masonry surfaces. He also performed
epoxy injection and handled epoxy and urethane floor coating
systems. Additionally, Dan performed many re-caulks of high
rise buildings, using both urethane and silicone caulks and
sealants.
In 1989, Dan relocated to Northern California,
and took a position with the waterproofing division of Bryant
Roofing Company. While at Bryant, Dan honed his waterproofing,
as well as his management skills, and worked his way up to the
position of field superintendent. Dan joined Urban Waterproofing
in 1996, where he continues in the role of field superintendent,
overseeing many of the company’s large and complex jobs.
Dan lives with his wife Cindi and two daughters
in Brentwood, and enjoys golf and family activities in his spare
time.
Field Supervisor / Project
Management
Marshall recently transitioned from the field
as one of the company's top foremen, to project superintendant.
He applies his many years of practical experience in the field
along with his organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure
that every project is on time and on budget, and the clients
are 100% satisfied.
Marshall lives with his wife and son and daughter
in Vacaville, and enjoys fishing and motorcycle riding in his
spare time.
