Managing Director

Academically, Jonathan was a scholar at the second oldest school in England still operating today, The King’s School Rochester (Est. 604 A.D.). As Jonathan advanced into tertiary education, he attended the Business School at Nottingham University where he studied Finance, Accounting, and Management. He received the second highest grade in his Bachelor’s Degree.

Jonathan was awarded one of thirty training contracts out of more than five hundred applicants at the National Audit Office in London, thus beginning his career as an accountant. He was assigned to the M.O.D. (Ministry of Defense), a high security clearance division dealing with multi-billion pound activities.

In 2010 he transitioned into the Quantitative Finance field and in his second year with the company he was the highest revenue-producing employee. Jonathan was responsible for the company’s business presentation to the U.S. Embassy and as the director of Business Development, Jonathan helped to successfully grow the company’s presence in the U.S. markets by forming relationships with managing directors of some of the largest investment banks, partners of multi-billion dollar asset managers and hedge funds.

In 2014, Jonathan joined a vertically integrated real estate company in Los Angeles as Director of Business Development. He became the COO, and partner in the firm, and thereafter doubled the size of the organization to nearly 100 people. After facilitating the sale of the real estate group in 2017, Jonathan co-founded Urban Mutual, a private equity investment firm. Jonathan managed company-wide operations for the group’s first mortgage and mezzanine funding investment activity to renovation and new construction projects. Jonathan understands the detail required to underwrite profitable and successful development projects.

Urbanist was established to be the sponsor and brand behind the creation of boutique designer-smart-wellness multifamily development projects. Jonathan is inspired by beautiful building form; growing up in one of the most historic cities in England, and his time living in London and traveling throughout Europe, he is driven to create beautiful, design-conscious, boutique communities that will stand the test of time in terms of quality and aesthetics. As a stakeholder in Urbanist and with significant personal capital invested during the lifetime of each project, Jonathan is resolutely committed to the success of Urbanist and its developments.

CO-Director of Development

Luke Marvel graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pepperdine University and quickly became a successful real estate broker and entrepreneur, with over $200 million in sales, more than $100 million in ground-up development, over 60 property flips, and as an active investor owning over 25 properties personally.

As the Chief Real Estate Officer for The Barracks, the largest student-housing development by acreage in the country, Luke leveraged that experience within the operational and financial aspects of the construction, development, sales and leasing portions of the business.

His expertise helped create the on-site leasing and property management business that manages over $100m in assets, helped cut costs and effectively double profit margin, and led development of the largest student housing community in the U.S. (based on acreage). Luke is also a Real Estate Broker who has sold over 1,000 properties and in 2016, Luke was named Century 21’s #1 Agent in the Nation and one of the Top 50 Agents in the Nation in The Wall Street Journal.

John Finton

Director of Wellness Design

John Finton is one of the most well recognized and renowned luxury “brand name” builders in the US with an unrivaled portfolio of luxury residential projects worldwide valued at over $2 Billion, is pleased to have joined Darwin by Delos.

Mr. Finton has built homes for more than 50 A-List celebrity clients and once held the record for building the largest home in Los Angeles. With a Clientele which includes Mark Wahlberg, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, and Alec Gores among many others, John’s unparalleled experience in residential construction and development has led to collaboration with global visionaries in pursuit of innovation – which, in turn, led him to Darwin by Delos.

John has exceptional skills in bidding, sales, marketing, and execution which is a natural fit in working with Darwin by Delos clients as they receive precise and custom plans for wellness product implementation.A seasoned professional in construction and development, John makes numerous international trips each year to Europe, Asia and the Middle East to oversee the purchasing and fabrication of exotic stones and other imported materials–constantly pushing the envelope in residential luxury, literally going to the “ends of the earth” to find the right materials and pricing for all of his distinguished clientele.

Mr. Finton is also a national spokesperson for Bank of America’s Building Green Effort, has been featured in 104 international and national media articles, and has received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Real Estate from the California State Polytechnic University in Pomona.

Sean York

Development Manager

Sean has over 25 years of experience in the field of architecture, real estate development and construction. He holds a Bachelor’s in Architecture and a Master’s degree in Real Estate and Land Development from Texas A&M.

Sean began his career spending 5 years as a project architect in Minneapolis and Los Angeles specializing in entertainment and mixed-use projects for such clients as Walt Disney Imagineering and Warner Brothers.Sean has developed over 2,000 privatized student housing beds and over 4,000 multifamily units, responsible for underwriting, design and development coordination, project and construction management, and leasing oversight.

Sean also served for 4 years as the Director of Real Estate Services for the University of Houston, overseeing all real estate related matters for the entire UH System (5 campuses). Additionally, Sean oversaw the development, redevelopment, construction management and lease-up of the UH Technology Bridge which included 692,000 SF of space on 74 acres and a total investment of over $75M focused on research, innovation and business incubation.

Sean joined Urbanist in April 2020 to capitalize on small scale multifamily and mixed-use development opportunities.

Warren Johnson

Director of Architecture

Warren Johnson, the founder and principal of Johnson Design Group (JDG) and as Director of Architecture for Urbanist, has developed a nationally renowned reputation for the design and construction of world class, innovative projects.

Warren has over 40 years of extensive architectural, master planning, and interior design expertise and is actively involved in the design process from conceptual planning and schematic design, through design development.

Warren has worked with a diverse range of tier-1 clientele, including Hines, Midway Companies, Hilton International, Texas Tech University, Columbia Healthcare, Whole Foods, University of Houston, Marriott, Trammel Crow, Transwestern, Meridien Hotels, Brookfield Development, Hannover Company, Wolff Companies and Century Development to name just a few.

Warren’s broad range of projects has included prestige residential commissions, high-rise towers, master planned commercial developments, multifamily, healthcare, mixed-use, office, hotel, higher education and restaurant/retail projects. In addition to their US projects, Warren has significant international experience with a range of diverse landmark projects located throughout the world, including the Middle East and Asia.

Rob Fuller

Co-Director of Development

Rob has been investing in real estate for more than 10 years. Since 2015, he has developed and built ground-up luxury single family residential and build-for-rent projects across the US. He has also acquired and renovated as many as 40 homes per month while concurrently renovating apartment buildings and developing land. In addition to developing Urbanist’s small balance multifamily and build-for-rent fourplex communities, Rob is currently developing and building 250+ vacant lots in Georgia, 150+ lots in CO Springs and building multi-million dollar homes in Napa California.

Seeing holes in market resources for small to mid-sized real estate investors led Rob to develop in-house software to analyze investment opportunities for Single Family Homes in all markets across the country. The software utilizes a fully integrated platform with capabilities that span market research, analysis, portfolio management, and disposition. This software allows small to midsize investors to more easily analyze and determine lendability of potential acquisitions, manage acquisitions through construction and resale, and manage long term rental portfolios.

Rob Fuller grew up traveling as the son of an Air Force Colonel. He graduated Magna cum Laude with a BA in philosophy from Brigham Young University. His prior professional background includes seven years in Sales and Management for the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industries.

Brooke Gibson

Interior Design

With over 15 years of experience within the design industry, Brooke incorporates a touch that is edgy but polished, whimsical yet sophisticated.Whether mixing modern with antique, the results are fresh.Brooke transforms projects’ living spaces into a tour de force beyond future users’ wildest dreams, continuously astounding and exceeding expectations.

Brooke has knowledge and access to some of the finest textiles, lighting, accessories, and a wide variety of furniture from a curated collection of the most prominent luxury global brands.Her conscientiously selected vendors have reputations that speak volumes, which correlates directly with her work ethic, quality craftsmanship, honesty, and a strong design aesthetic.Her goal is to create a living environment current and future users will relish for the ages.

Melissa Rosenberg

Interior Design

Melissa has designed and installed a variety of projects across the country.With over 15 years ofexperience within the design industry, Melissa is committed to meeting the aesthetic and functional goals of each and every project.Her diverse Portfolio includes projects of all sizes, ranging from full design service for multi-million dollar homes to simply helping to select the perfect paint color.

Melissa is dedicated to truly understanding the current or future intended users of each project; how they live, personalities, families, and their unique needs.She respects and integrates the design direction of each unique project.Each project is a joint collaboration between designer, architect and the principal partners.For her, a successful project is a fusion of a project’s individual style coupled with her design experience. Ultimately achieving a statement of timeless elegance.

Lane Aldrich

Since 2008, Lane as a stakeholder in First Colony Mortgage, one of the largest mortgage banks in Utah, has assisted many hundreds of families and individuals to obtain financing for SFR homes and multifamily properties. As a highly experience mortgage banking executive, he loves the real estate industry and working together with local professionals to give residents and investors a superior home buying experience.

First Colony Mortgage Corporation is a full service mortgage banking company serving Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming. First Colony was founded in 1984 by John M. Aldrich and Scott Shelley. Most mortgages are processed, underwritten and closed in house. Since inception First Colony has funded over 60,000 mortgages. First Colony Mortgage is in 16 locations, has 80 loan officers and originates with over 12 loan programs. It has won 20 prestigious awards.

Lane was recognized by The Daily Herald Readers’ Choice Awards as a top rated mortgage professional in 2010, and his customers regularly comment on his thoroughness, communication, and transparency. Lane originates an array of programs including FHA, Conventional, VA and Rural Housing, amongst other more tailored made finance programs and unique mortgage solutions.

Navigating financing for new construction 2-4 unit multifamily type investments can be a smooth experience when working with a banker that specializes in these products, and Lane has assisted investors with securing over $80 million in multifamily financing in just the last twelve months.

Here is how Lane Aldrich’s role in the purchasing process will add value to your overall buying and finance experience: * A joint review of the pre-approval & financing procedure for securing your Fourplex investment * Secure a pre-approval for both your construction loan & your Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac long term mortgage upon property completion * Submit your construction loan package to our construction banking partner when your property is nearing the construction phase * Provide competitive long term financing options when facilitating your permanent refinance loan upon completion of your property

Kendrick James

Since 2008, Lane as a stakeholder in First Colony Mortgage, one of the largest mortgage banks in Utah, has assisted many hundreds of families and individuals to obtain financing for SFR homes and multifamily properties. As a highly experience mortgage banking executive, he loves the real estate industry and working together with local professionals to give residents and investors a superior home buying experience.

First Colony Mortgage Corporation is a full service mortgage banking company serving Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming. First Colony was founded in 1984 by John M. Aldrich and Scott Shelley. Most mortgages are processed, underwritten and closed in house. Since inception First Colony has funded over 60,000 mortgages. First Colony Mortgage is in 16 locations, has 80 loan officers and originates with over 12 loan programs. It has won 20 prestigious awards.

Lane was recognized by The Daily Herald Readers’ Choice Awards as a top rated mortgage professional in 2010, and his customers regularly comment on his thoroughness, communication, and transparency. Lane originates an array of programs including FHA, Conventional, VA and Rural Housing, amongst other more tailored made finance programs and unique mortgage solutions.

Navigating financing for new construction 2-4 unit multifamily type investments can be a smooth experience when working with a banker that specializes in these products, and Lane has assisted investors with securing over $80 million in multifamily financing in just the last twelve months.

Here is how Lane Aldrich’s role in the purchasing process will add value to your overall buying and finance experience: * A joint review of the pre-approval & financing procedure for securing your Fourplex investment * Secure a pre-approval for both your construction loan & your Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac long term mortgage upon property completion * Submit your construction loan package to our construction banking partner when your property is nearing the construction phase * Provide competitive long term financing options when facilitating your permanent refinance loan upon completion of your property