The American Polyurea community is what makes this organization different from a simple trade publication or directory. Behind our technical content and industry news is a network of more than 1,200 active polyurea professionals who share knowledge, collaborate on challenges, and actively invest in each other’s success. This page is a window into that community — who our members are, what they’re building, and what drives them.
🏆 Community at a Glance
1,200+ Active Members Nationwide | 8 Regional Chapters | 96+ Monthly Meetings Per Year | Active Member Forum and Mentorship Program
Recent Member Spotlights
Jennifer Rodriguez — Coastal Barrier Coatings, Jacksonville, FL
Southeast Chapter | Member Since 2021 | Membership Chair
Jennifer built one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing polyurea operations by combining her corporate risk management background with deep technical expertise in stormwater and marine applications. In 2025, she was selected as the primary polyurea contractor for a 10-year, $8M bridge maintenance program with a major Florida port authority.
Derek Fontaine — Fontaine Protective Coatings, Nashville, TN
Southeast Chapter | Member Since 2023
Derek transitioned from 12 years as a spray foam insulation contractor to polyurea in 2023, leveraging his plural-component equipment experience to accelerate his entry into the market. He now specializes in secondary containment and municipal wastewater infrastructure in Middle Tennessee.
Tyler Nguyen — Gulf Coast Coatings, Baton Rouge, LA
Southwest Chapter | Member Since 2022
Tyler has built a significant practice in municipal wastewater contracting, developing relationships with parishes and municipalities throughout the Louisiana delta region. He shared his approach in our featured Member Q&A earlier this spring.
Rodrigo Castillo — South Central Coatings, San Antonio, TX
Southwest Chapter Co-Chair | Member Since 2019
Rodrigo mentored a record 11 new applicators in 2025 through American Polyurea’s formal mentorship program, investing his expertise and time in developing the next generation of professionals in the South Central region.
The Member Mentorship Program
American Polyurea’s member mentorship program connects new applicators with experienced professionals for structured, one-on-one guidance over a 12-month engagement. Mentors share technical expertise, business development experience, and industry relationships that would otherwise take years to develop independently. The program has facilitated over 140 mentor-mentee pairings since its launch in 2021.
Applications to participate in the mentorship program — either as a mentor or a mentee — are accepted on a rolling basis. Current waitlist is approximately 6-8 weeks. To apply, complete the mentorship application through the member portal.
The Member Forum
The American Polyurea member forum is a private online community where members ask technical questions, share project photos, discuss market conditions, and get peer input on business challenges. The forum averages over 40 posts per week and maintains a library of over 8,000 archived discussions covering virtually every aspect of polyurea application and contracting.
Forum access is available to all active members through the member portal. The forum is organized by topic areas including: Equipment & Troubleshooting, Surface Preparation, Application Techniques, Business & Marketing, Regulatory & Compliance, and Chapter Discussion boards.
Project Showcase
Members share completed project photos and case studies in the Project Showcase — a gallery of real-world polyurea applications submitted by practitioners from across the country. From truck bed liners to bridge deck waterproofing systems, the Project Showcase demonstrates the breadth of polyurea’s applications and provides inspiration for members exploring new market segments.
Recent notable projects in the showcase:
- Houston fuel terminal secondary containment — 80,000 sq ft completed in 4 days (Full Story)
- Portland historic warehouse seismic retrofit and waterproofing — 18,000 sq ft exterior masonry
- Open-pit copper mine ore transfer chutes — 45,000 sq ft mining-grade polyurea, New Mexico
- Florida Keys marina fuel dock secondary containment — USCG compliance project
Awards and Recognition
American Polyurea recognizes outstanding member work and contributions through the annual Polyurea Excellence Awards program. Categories include Outstanding Application, Technical Innovation, Community Leadership, and New Member of the Year. Learn more about the awards program and past recipients at the Polyurea Excellence Awards page.
Become Part of the Community
The American Polyurea community is open to all polyurea industry professionals — applicators, inspectors, specifiers, distributors, and manufacturers. Join at any level to access the chapter network, member forum, webinar library, and mentorship program. Visit Join American Polyurea to become a member and start building the relationships that will define your career in this industry.
Questions about the community? Find us through the Contact Us page or connect with your nearest chapter at the State Chapters & Regional Network page.
