About

our team

Brenton Wickam

Brenton Wickam

CEO

Brenton Wickam, founder of Urban Rock Properties, is a veteran commercial real estate advisor with over 25 years of experience specializing in tenant representation throughout San Mateo County and the greater Bay Area. He has completed over $1.5 billion in real estate transactions and is recognized for his strategic insight, deal-making expertise, and long-standing relationships across the region.

Brenton began his career in 1994 with a boutique commercial firm and joined Cornish & Carey Newmark Knight Frank in 2000, where he was named the #1 sales agent four times and ranked in the top five producers every year of his tenure. In 2011, he joined Coldwell Banker Commercial, where he consistently ranked among the firm’s national top performers, earning the prestigious Platinum Award and receiving the Deal of the Year honor in 2015 for representing FedEx in the largest industrial lease ever executed in San Mateo County.

In addition to his industrial and office expertise, Brenton has developed a strong track record in the life sciences sector, completing over 1 million square feet of life science leasing and sales transactions. He has represented a wide range of clients from early-stage biotech startups to global pharmaceutical firms, advising on lab conversions, GMP facilities, and mission-critical R&D real estate needs across key innovation hubs including South San Francisco, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Emeryville, Foster City, and Fremont.

Brenton has also successfully bought and sold over $100 million in real estate and continues to leverage his extensive market knowledge and network to deliver value-driven, tenant-focused solutions.

He lives in Burlingame with his two daughters and enjoys golf, time in the mountains, and staying active in the local community.

Jon Garvey

Jon Garvey

Partner

Jon Garvey has been a prominent commercial real estate sales person since 2011, having started his career with Available Properties Inc in Orange County, where he focused on the dynamic industrial and investment sales market. In 2022, Jon joined Urban Rock Properties, and over the course of his career, he has successfully executed over $750,000,000 in transaction sales or leases, covering a broad range of asset classes with a primary focus on industrial, office, and flex properties throughout the West Coast, particularly in California. His expertise also extends with single-tenant net lease sales, demonstrating his ability to navigate and excel in various segments of the commercial real estate market.

In addition to his professional achievements, he is an active real estate investor, having personally acquired and sold multiple commercial properties on the west coast.  This hands-on experience provides him with a unique perspective and a deeper understanding of the investor mindset, enabling him to offer clients informed, strategic advice tailored to their goals. His combined experience as both a sales person and an investor underscores his comprehensive knowledge and unwavering commitment to excellence in commercial real estate.

During his time off Jon is an avid snowboarder and swimmer and enjoys traveling.

Danny Shiblaq

Danny Shiblaq

Managing Director

Danny‘s Real Estate career started with Coldwell Banker Commercial in July of 2020. Through a combination of unwavering commitment, a strong work ethic, and a genuine understanding of client’s needs, Danny rose rapidly within the ranks of the Commercial Real Estate industry as he earned the 2022 Circle of Distinction Platinum level award.

Prior to joining Urban Rock Properties, Danny worked for Advanced Clinical, a Life Science recruiting company, where he gained a deeper understanding of BL1-BL4 labs, clean rooms, and all ISO protocols for Quality Control. This knowledge has helped bridge the gap when speaking with Life Science groups looking to find space in the Bay Area. 

His ability to effectively communicate and build trust with clients established a strong foundation for success. Danny approaches every deal with honesty, integrity, and a transparent approach leading to long-term relationships built on trust. Danny consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that each client’s real estate goals were not only met but exceeded.

In Danny‘s free time you can find him playing golf, hiking, snowboarding, or watching The Ohio State Buckeyes.

A.J. Baylock

A.J. Baylock

Associate

A.J. has been with Urban Rock Properties, Inc since 2021. He comes from a background in education and finance. A.J. graduated from Pepperdine University with a BS in Business Administration & Minor in Spanish.

In addition to supporting Urban Rock Properties property investment objectives, he manages a number of retail and office listings in Southern California.

Caitlin Cole

Caitlin Cole

Chief of Staff

Caitlin has been with Urban Rock Properties since 2021. She has extensive experience in marketing, branding, client relations, and assisting executive with the growth of their companies and franchises. Caitlin has experience in real estate, fitness, retail and other industries.

Caitlin works directly with the CEO, Brenton Wickam, as well as assist the team in various company-wide needs. she has a passion for helping others reach their full potential in their job, as well as in their every day life.

When Caitlin is not working, you can find her traveling, working out at Orangetheory Fitness, drinking a Starbucks refresher, or doing anything with her husband and two kids.