Leading with
Integrity and Passion

About UrbanCore

UrbanCore is a people-first construction company with deep experience in affordable housing, multifamily, and complex commercial work. Through reliability, passion, and accountability, we turn trust into measurable results. 

Together with our clients, we build places and relationships that make life better.

OUR VALUES

Always Do
The 
Right Thing

Integrity is everything. We’ll always choose the right decision over the easy one. We lead with honesty, respect, and transparency, because that’s what our clients, trade partners, and teammates deserve.

No Excuses

At UrbanCore, we are miracle workers. Every obstacle is a new opportunity. When a problem arises, we do whatever it takes to fix it, because excuses don’t build projects, solutions do.

Details Matter

By sweating the details and meticulously planning the process, we turn complex challenges into momentum. We are intentional with how we use our time, our attention, and our energy, so we can maximize effectiveness.

Amazing Customer Experience

Every interaction matters, from collaborating with our clients to our trade partners, architects, engineers, and teammates. We strive to exceed expectations and bring positivity, joy, and care to every phase of the process.

Have Fun

This is the secret to our success. We believe that our attitudes, especially in difficult situations, have a incredible influence on the outcome. We choose to embrace the fun in our work, stay positive, and always lead with humor and heart.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated folks that lead with integrity, solve problems together, and build the kind of trusting relationships that create certainty from start to finish.

LEADERSHIP

  • Andy Beach

    Principal

  • Jeff Bunch

    Principal

  • Kurt Yartz

    Director of Operations (Special Projects)

  • Emily Gusti

    Director of Operations (Multifamily)

  • Jon Reid

    Director of Preconstruction (Multifamily)

  • Justis Miller

    Director of Preconstruction (Special Projects)

MULTIFAMILY

  • Ron Mangano

    Director of Field Operations

  • Chris Barnhardt

    Senior Preconstruction Manager

  • Mark Mullen

    Senior Project Manager

  • Pat Vosburg

    Senior Superintendent

  • Chris Andrews

    Superintendent

  • David Taylor

    Superintendent

  • Jakob Ingersoll

    Superintendent

  • John Diemer

    Project Manager

  • Mike Flora

    Project Manager

  • Logan Cook

    Project Manager

  • Duncan Szpara

    Assistant Project Manager

  • Vernon Mauck

    Assistant Project Manager

  • Kelsey McMahon

    Assistant Preconstruction Manager

  • Jeff Pollard

    Assistant Superintendent

  • Chris Bailey

    Assistant Superintendent

  • Hunter Bailey

    Assistant Superintendent

  • George Bundy

    Assistant Superintendent

  • Josh Maines

    Assistant Superintendent

  • Josh Epperly

    Assistant Superintendent

  • Michael Fletcher

    Warranty Manager

SPECIAL PROJECTS

  • Baker Lynn

    Business Development Manager

  • Pete Cathell

    Senior Superintendent

  • Stian Owens

    Project Manager

  • Diego Rodriguez

    Superintendent

  • Jeff Brigham

    Superintendent

  • Luke Pfeifer

    Assistant Project Manager

  • Gerardo Gonzales

    Carpenter

SUPPORT

  • Andy Underhill

    CFO

  • Ashley Wilton

    Director of People Experiences

  • Lisa Sproat

    Chief of Staff

  • Eva Matejkova

    Accounting & Office Manager

Join UrbanCore and help us build better lives.

Every day, we show up for one another, follow through on our commitments, and embrace having fun. Our dedication to building relationships and mutual respect is the foundation that turns our work into tangible, meaningful impact. Our culture empowers team members, supports growth, and creates an environment where people genuinely enjoy what they do and who they do it with.

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Press

Richmond Bizsense

83-unit apartment building for seniors in the works in Swansboro

VACU secures spot in new Courthouse Landing development with $1.2M land deal

Developer completes $22M apartment project, starts another across Brookland Park Blvd.

Florida-based coworking chain readies Richmond outpost

Gather moving downtown location to Broad St.

Second Scott’s Addition bar-arcade aims for fall opening

RICHMOND times dispatch

Getting to know Jeff Bunch with UrbanCore Construction

RICHMOND MAGAZINE

Playhouses With a Purpose, Building hope for Henrico County kids

Additional press

VHA Member Spotlight: UrbanCore Construction

UrbanCore + Viridiant Partner for Success

Affordable housing in Richmond’s Northside will ‘bring hope to others’

Affordable Senior Housing Coming to Chesterfield

Awards

Best Historic Renovation Project: AMWINS, GRACRE Real Estate Award 2025

Excellence in Construction Awards Honorable Mention New Retail/Restaurant: The Veil Brewing Co. Scott’s Addition, ABC Virginia 2023 

Excellence in Construction Awards Merit Award of Excellence Mixed-Use (Under $50 million): Scott’s Collection III, ABC Virginia 2023 

Outstanding Contributions to the Greater Richmond Community, Metropolitan Business League Awards 2023

Multifamily Project of the Year Gold: Scott’s Collection I, HBAV Housing Excellence Awards 2022

Best Retail Project: Ukrop’s Market Hall, GRACRE Real Estate Awards 2021

Best Multifamily Project Amenity: The Connexion at Wescott, GRACRE Real Estate Awards 2021

Best Adaptive Reuse Project: The Eclipse Building Phase 1, GRACRE Real Estate Awards 2018

Best Health and Wellness Project: Bon Secours Sarah Garland Jones Center, GRACRE Real Estate Awards 2018

The People’s Choice Award- Best Adaptive Reuse Project: 2025 Venable Street, Golden Hammer Awards 2016 


Best Adaptive Re-Use: Gather - Scott’s Addition, GRACRE Real Estate Awards 2017

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