3301 Lawrence St., Suite 3
Denver CO, 80205
Monday – Friday: 7am – 7pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
Urban’s team offers a wide range of skills and collectively has over 100 years of experience in the energy sector including oil and natural gas development, environmental acoustics, power generation, mining, data centers and renewable energy; with expertise in project development operations ranging from 50,000hp compressor stations, to 600MW cryptocurrency installations and 12MW solar energy projects along with over 50 years of public relations and communication experience. Urban offers both technical and social products and services for urban operations throughout the US.
With expertise in industrial development, acoustic modeling, monitoring, mitigation, and community relations our team is uniquely skilled in providing cost effective services for the strategic planning and execution of large-scale operations in urban areas.
Heidi Gill serves as CEO of Urban Solution Group. She founded Urban in 2017 to bridge the gap between oil and gas development and social compatibility. Focusing on comprehensive mitigation plans and products, Heidi designed and filed a patent on a new type of sound wall that helps mitigate impacts to surround communities during oil and gas operations. She spearheaded the capital raise to fund the manufacturing of her patented sound walls and now has over six miles of wall on the market which is enough inventory to be on 20-25 locations at once. Her most recent endeavor has been developing NavPlanIQ. A first of its kind, cloud based energy specific software for long term planning and execution of energy locations with a high focus on regulatory, compliance, noise monitoring and modeling, comprehensive mitigation and stakeholder engagement and grievance management.
Prior to founding Urban, Heidi worked for Anadarko Petroleum where she oversaw all mitigation related activities with her primary focus on drilling, completions and production facilities. Heidi graduated from University of Oregon with bachelor’s degree in public relations and communications.
Heidi was awarded the Denver Business Journal’s 2020 Outstanding Women in Business for the Energy category along with being selected as one of their 2019 40 Under 40. She was awarded the Society of Petroleum Engineers 2019 Steward of the Industry Award. In 2018 she was awarded the Colorado Oil and Gas Association’s 2018 Emerging Leader Award and recognized by the Denver Business Journal as one of Denver’s 2018 Top Women in Energy.
As Vice President at Urban Solution Group, Lindsey wears many hats for the team! She started her career in the Oil and Gas Industry in 2008 in Colorado, working in industrial noise mitigation. Working her way up to Director of Business Development for the US Market, her experience working closely with the environmental regulatory side of the industry as well as operations and engineering, has exposed her to the great lengths companies go to ensure they are operating safely within communities. Lindsey’s views on industry and community align with Urban’s mission and core values and she is a strong advocate for industry. Her experience has given her the opportunity to speak on behalf of clients at town hall meetings and government approval meetings.
Lindsey holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Northern Colorado and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Denver Petroleum Club. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially her husband and children (usually outdoors!).
As VP of Engineering at Urban Solution Group, Vince is responsible for developing new environmental noise modelling methodologies compliant with various industry regulations as well as maintaining Urbans leading position in the market through development of industry leading technology and intellectual property.
Vince brings more than 18 years of experience in research and development, product development, manufacturing, business-development, and consulting; 7 years of which are at a senior management level. He brings an in-depth and broad-based knowledge of products ranging from renewable/sustainable turbine-based power generation systems for run of river & waste pressure/fuel/heat power projects, to polymer manufacturing pilots, production/processing equipment for the oil and gas industries, and industrial noise control & modelling.
He most recently served as Vice President of Engineering for a Canadian based noise modelling and mitigation-equipment, engineering, and manufacturing company in charge of new technologies, generating intellectual property, and steering technology development. He was also heavily involved in identifying and developing strategic partnerships and overseeing operations.
He holds Bachelor’s (B.Sc.) and Master’s Degrees (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary and is a registered professional engineer.
Matt joined as Urban’s General Counsel in 2025 and brings nearly 15 years of legal experience in the energy sector. Before joining Urban, he practiced at a law firm representing energy clients nationwide. Matt’s experience had a large focus on commercial transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Matt will serve as Urban’s in-house counsel providing strategic legal advice to Urban’s executive team, along with overseeing Human Resources and IT. Matt holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from University of Wyoming College of Law.
As Senior Director of Finance& Accounting at Urban Solution Group, Kimber leads the company’s financial analysis, planning, reporting, and accounting functions and serves as a member of its leadership team, translating financial and operational data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and sustainable growth. She brings extensive corporate finance and upstream oil and gas experience, including more than 13 years with Discovery Natural Resources, a Permian Basin E&P company, where she led financial forecasting, corporate modeling and management reporting, managed the company’s commodity hedge book, and partnered closely with executive leadership and teams across reservoir engineering, business development, HSE, and operations.
Kimber holds an MBA in Finance from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelors in Physics from Colorado College, where her undergraduate research in theoretical physics resulted in a published article exploring chaos theory. She was named one of the Memphis Business Journal’s 2007 'Top 40 Under 40' and is an alumna of the Denver Petroleum Club’s 2024 Mentor Program. She was also selected for the Energy Leadership Institute’s 2026 En Gen Leadership Development Program.
Outside of work, Kimber and her husband are recent empty nesters, with each of their three children attending college in a different state. A proud native Arkansan, she enjoys Colorado’s outdoors with her trio of rescue dogs and is an overly enthusiastic fan of the Dave Matthews Band, Mumford & Sons, SEC baseball, and the Denver Broncos.
As Director of Operations, Malcolm oversees the day-to-day field operations at Urban including logistics planning, vendor management, asset management/maintenance, project cost tracking and operational analytics.
Malcolm brings over ten years of experience in the oil and gas industry including Artificial Lift Systems, Wellhead, and downhole casing. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife and son, music festivals, and camping.
As Customer Success Manager, Jackie manages new projects and expansion efforts with Urban’s NavPlanIQ software, while developing long-term relationships with customers. She’s responsible for connecting with key business executives and stakeholders to ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs.
Jackie is a Petroleum Engineer by background, graduating from Montana Tech in 2004. She worked for Anadarko Petroleum (an E&P company) for 17 years, & then for a software company that specializes in dispatch services for the oil and gas industry.
Jackie enjoys time with her family and friends, traveling and participating in or watching most sporting events.
Rod joins us with 15 years of deep expertise as a mechanical technologist by trade, specializing in product development, design and manufacturing of custom industrial noise mitigation. From oilfield noise attenuation and sound walls to work on acoustic genset packages, his technical background is a massive asset to our team. Rod will be a critical component for Urban’s continued innovation. When he isn’t solving complex acoustic challenges, you can find Rod motorcycle touring or exploring the Rockies on a hiking trip.
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Manuel (Mannny) brings nearly 10 years of hands-on fieldexperience in the oil and gas industry, most recently as a MeasurementSpecialist calibrating and testing meters and ensuring accurate, compliant gasand oil sampling. His background spans measurement and instrumentation,chemical treatment and frac operations, equipment troubleshooting, and heavyequipment/CDL work — giving him a well-rounded, boots-on-the-groundunderstanding of field operations.
He also brings a strong relationship-building backgroundfrom his time in banking, where he worked closely with clients and localbusiness communities — a great complement to his technical expertise.
In his free time, Manny enjoys spending time with his kids and family
As the Office Coordinator for Urban Solution Group, Claudia is the backbone of the Urban team and office. She brings extensive administrative and coordination background in a range of industries such as personal injury law, interpreting agency, lead generation marketing firm, and retail. Positions included Administrative Assistant, Operations Manager, and Assistant Manager.
Claudia was born and raised in San Diego, CA and moved to Colorado in 2017. She often goes back to visit family and enjoys time on the beach. In Colorado, she enjoys hiking with her dog, golfing, snowboarding, and going to concerts at Red Rocks.
Brian joined the Urban team in June of 2023. As Sr. Acoustic Engineering Supervisor he helps oversee the acoustic engineering team based in Denver. Brian completed his PhD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with a focus on acoustics, noise, vibrations, engineering, sound perception and hearing. His education and formal training includes various advanced acoustical coursework, acoustical measurement and research, and data modeling, processing, and analysis.
In Brian’s spare time, he enjoys being outdoors, traveling to new places, and exploring the live music scene.
As Acoustic Engineer at Urban, Gareth helps support our core environmental noise engineering services. Gareth also plays a large role in Urban’s software division, NavPlanIQ, as that ties into our live continuous noise monitoring service.
Gareth brings experience in field engineering, design feasibility, account management as well as basic website design.. With the software experience he brings, he has jumped in to help with ongoing NavPlanIQ spec development and improvement efforts.
Gareth graduated from Colorado School of Mines with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Gareth is originally from Huntington Beach California and enjoys hiking, skiing, and surfing in his spare time.
Marion earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines and brings a blend of acoustical, industrial, and project engineering experience to the team.
Outside of the office, she’s tearing it up on the slopes and focusing on her physical achievements - snowboarding, hiking, camping, running marathons, and playing volleyball and rugby. She is passionate about bringing that same dedication, energy, and teamwork to everything she does.
As an Acoustic Engineer at Urban Solution Group, Tanvir will be responsible for leading environmental noise and vibration assessments, supporting the development of mitigation strategies, and ensuring project compliance with a wide range of regulatory frameworks. He will contribute to advancing Urban’s reputation for excellence by applying a multidisciplinary engineering background and a solutions-focused approach.
Tanvir brings broad experience in environmental acoustics, regulatory compliance, and technical analysis, with a professional history spanning the energy, infrastructure, and digital technology sectors. His work has included complex Noise Impact Assessments and the development of mitigation plans for projects such as power plants, industrial facilities, and data centers.
He most recently worked with a specialized acoustical engineering firm in Canada, where he was involved in environmental noise modelling, regulatory reporting, and inter-disciplinary collaboration across project teams. His contributions have consistently supported both compliance objectives and practical, environmentally responsible outcomes.
Tanvir holds a Ph.D. in Computational Physics from the University of Calgary, along with Master’s degrees in Energetics and Petroleum Engineering, and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from renowned European institutions. His diverse academic and industry background equips him with a well-rounded perspective and strong analytical capabilities.
Cooper earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado and brings a diverse background in forensic engineering and field investigations, construction and aerospace. He’s passionate about problem-solving and continuously expanding his skill set.When he is not working, Cooper enjoys watching and attending sporting events, skiing, and camping.
Ryder (nickname “Shark-mouth”) serves as Urban Solution Group’s Director of Office Morale. She plays a critical role in ensuring the day-to-day environment at the Urban office is one that provides a positive and welcoming feel to all staff and visitors. Ryder is also extremely cross functional and steps in to provide office security as needed. Will work for lunch scraps and belly rubs.
