Brian Linton
Founder & Chief Trash Collector
Brian is the founder and chief trash collector at UBB. He handles day to day operations like feeding the fish and taking Zoey out for her afternoon walk. As for real work, he is involved in everything from product development to sales, with an overall objective of making sure UBB continues to grow while simultaneously doing the most good possible for our world's oceans and waterways. You'll find him in the office most weekdays, at cleanups on the weekend, and exploring the world in his free time. To learn more about Brian, read Our Story.
Mike Cangi
Director of Cleanups
Mike helps to organize and host all of UBB's cleanup efforts. Whether at a creek, river, or beach he enjoys the challenge of getting the tough debris and the reward of seeing the impact of a UBB cleanup. Mike joined the team because he believes businesses have the ability to do much more than simply create money - they have the power to create positive change. When he isn't in the office or at a cleanup, you can usually find him on the beach with his skimboard.
Alli Blum
Director of Marketing
Alli oversees UBB's brand strategy and marketing efforts and recruits for and manages the internship program. She came to UBB because she wanted to make a difference for the worlds oceans and because she believe in the power of business to address social and environmental problems. When she’s not at the office, she’s usually reading anything she can get her hands on or dining out in Philadelphia.
Katharine Friedgen
Creative Associate
Katharine creates and maintains the imagery for UBB. From photographs to video, web to print, she helps us visualize and understand how our everyday actions affect the oceans, she captures hidden beauty in and around Philadelphia and she explores and expands upon the vintage nautical themes embedded in the brand. She joined the UBB team to be a part of the Blue Movement and to use film and photography as catalysts for positive change. Her summertime family trips to the beach are some of her most precious memories, and she hopes that our oceans and waterways will be available for families to enjoy for many summers to come.
Leslie Weinberg
Cleanup Associate
Leslie plans beach and waterway cleanups throughout the country and Philadelphia region alongside Mike. She came to UBB because of two passions: a passion for the ocean, and a passion for going on adventures. After spending her childhood in creeks, summers at the beach, and college years within a stone’s throw of the ocean, she wants to make sure others will be able to enjoy waterways in the future.
Arne Morin
Logistics Associate
Arne handles all the orders that are shipped out and makes sure all of our customers are satisfied with their experience. He also helps to make the distribution of UBB products as efficient as possible. On a rare occasion you can also find him modeling for UBB. Arne joined the UBB team because he believes ethical and environmental change can be achieved through a company as well as an ordinary individual. While not in the office you can find him playing disc golf, taking photos, or at a local beer tasting event.
