Who We Are

Jill Brown

Founder

Jill founded our company way back in 1978. While she is not currently involved in the day-to-day operations, she is always in charge of keeping us from misbehaving!

Shayne Walsey

President

While she works to grow Urban through strategic partnerships and business development, Shayne’s passion for Atlanta and her love for fun motivate her team and keeps the the engine moving!

First Event Worked: Perimeter Mall Secret Shopping- Saturday, December 10th, 1988

Caitlin Smith

Director of New Business

Caitlin increases sales by networking and seeking out new clients. She also maintains current client relationships and manages the new business development team.

First Event Worked: Panasonic activation at Lenox Square- Friday, January 5th, 2007

Kelly Martin

Director of Business Operations

Kelly provides executive support to Shayne, manages the team by leading our weekly Team Meeting, and ensures our procedures and processes are running smoothly in order to execute successful projects and satisfy clients!

First Event Worked: Lenox Square Holiday Greeter- Friday, November 26th, 2010

Jordan Wright

General Manager

Jordan supports the Sales, Program Coordination, and Marketing teams to ensure all programming runs smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.

First Event Worked: Atlanta Pride Street Team- Saturday, October 11th, 2014

Lizzie Jones

Account Coordinator

Lizzie works with clients to coordinate, strategize and implement a variety of programs and events. She uses her passion for great customer service to go above and beyond in executing our clients’ marketing vision.

First Event Worked: Fernbank Museum Summer Events Promotion- Saturday, June 11th, 2016

Judy Ellis

Account Executive

Judy uses her 15 plus years of restaurant and consumer marketing experience to help restaurants and other Urban clients grow their brands. She loves working with her clients to put together programs that help them reach their goals.

Lila Ostara

Promotions Manager

Lila manages Urban’s distributions department, which specializes in targeting the ideal audience for our client’s promotional materials. Lila loves to be working in a role that shines a spotlight on Atlanta’s versatile fine arts and diverse community. Lila is also the leader of The Urban Enterprises Team bookclub!

First Event Worked: Speak Now Georgia Petition – Saturday, November 11, 2017

Joanna Griffin

Account Assistant

Joanna promotes Urban’s services by assisting both Jordan and Lizzie with account coordination, event marketing, and client relations.

First Event Worked: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Activation – Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

Chi Christine

Account Executive

Chi is a “Georgia peach” who approaches life with tenacity and charisma . She uses those traits to creatively plan, organize, and execute promotions for a number of our mall, non-profit, and entertainment clients.

First Event Worked: Midtown Alliance #GoCarLite Cheer Squad – Monday, August 28th, 2017

Jordan Clements

Event Staffing Manager

Jordan manages the Event Staffing Department which focuses on finding the perfect Brand Ambassador for each individual event. Jordan works closely with our Account Leads and Brand Ambassadors to ensure everyone is getting the most out of their Urban Enterprises experience.

First Event Worked: Atlanta Pride Festival – Saturday, October 8, 2016

Tana Eriksen

Account Coordinator

Tana works with our mall and real estate clients to coordinate marketing promotions and events.

First Event Worked: DragonCon Street Team in Sept. 2015

Kim Lober

Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer

Kim initiates marketing efforts to expand Urban Enterprises’ client base and offerings. In addition, she serves as the in-house graphic designer and helps the entire team with graphic design as needed.

Emilia Meinert

Operations Assistant

Emilia works in the Urban Enterprises Operations department, by supporting the Promotions Manager and Event Staffing Manager with daily tasks. Emilia also manages all distribution materials, as well as event planning materials. Emilia loves being a part of a team that is so involved in Atlanta’s community and culture.

First Event Worked: Lyft at the Airport during Super Bowl LIII on January 28, 2019.