Basement & crawl space solutions in Charlotte, NC

Dry Otter Waterproofing

Locally owned and operated since 2013

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Meet Our Team

Locally owned and operated, Dry Otter Waterproofing is one of the fastest-growing companies that provide basement & crawl space solutions in North Carolina. Why? Because we are an independent, small business unencumbered by a franchise or dealer network. This flexibility creates a beneficial environment for our customers because we always strive to provide the best products and services.

Established in 2013 with more than 40 years of combined industry experience, Dry Otter is passionate about our work, and we always offer the right solutions for you. Our experience in customer service, design, installation, and maintenance ensures your project will be completed on time and within budget.

Our goal through the inspection, sale, and installation process is to support the homeowner through consulting and education. We want to earn your trust by delivering solutions that improve your home and protect your family.

Locally owned and operated, Dry Otter Waterproofing excels in basement & crawl space solutions. We prioritize quality, customer satisfaction, and expertise.

Owners

Kevin Sanders

Owner
Kevin founded Dry Otter Waterproofing in 2013. Having 20 years of waterproofing experience at the time, Kevin was determined to pave his own way and create his own company in the waterproofing industry. Kevin has an excellent team so now he can spend a little more time enjoying the things he loves such as playing cornhole, kayak fishing, or watching his son play at AAU basketball tournaments. Kevin now celebrates 10 years in business, 30 years of experience, and ownership of a company to be proud of.

Mark Johnston

Owner
Mark provides advice and mentoring to the Dry Otter team. With 18 years of residential waterproofing experience, he has worked in all aspects of the business from inspections, sales, install, and operations. Mark and his wife enjoy traveling the country visiting National Parks in their Airstream, and spending time with their family and grandchildren.

Office Managers

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Lorissa Lester

Production Manager
Starting out as a customer care representative, Lorissa has expanded her role to production manager. Her dedication to ordering supplies, scheduling work, and managing crews is vital. Lorissa loves anything outdoors. She golfs, fishes, and hunts. A Lincoln county native, she currently resides in Iron Station with her family and two Labradors

Erin Blackburn

Marketing Director
Erin started at Dry Otter as a customer care representative and is now bringing her focus and creativity to the role of Marketing Director. Erin, a lifelong resident of Denver, enjoys spending time with her family as much as possible. She loves crafting, crafting, and thrift shopping.

Wendy Sanders

Accountant
Wendy brings great experience from her former career in finance in the car sales industry. She not only manages the company’s assets but is also an asset to the company. Wendy is Kevin’s wife and together they have a son. The family is always dedicated to the sports he plays and anything that will benefit his future.

Carmyn Selberg

Call Center Representative

Carmyn is a Charlotte native with 30+ years of customer service experience.  She is an avid flamingo lover and surrounds herself with as many dogs as she can afford.

Heather Petty

Production Coordinator
Heather’s warm and friendly attitude brings great service to all our customers. Heather has two sons and loves to watch them play baseball. Heather is also a Lincoln County native and Lincolnton resident.

Inspection Team

Marcus Smith

Inspector

Marcus has 6 years waterproofing experience with over 500 successful completed jobs all with Dry Otter. He is a self taught carpenter with over 18 years of experience and is currently studying to get his general contractor license. Marcus loves helping people and educating them on the affects that water and moisture can have on their property and what best solutions remedy those issues while best meeting the customers needs. He resides in Denver with his wife and two daughters. Marcus is also an avid outdoorsman that loves to hunt and fish.

Chris Stamper

Inspector

Chris is a Lake Norman native who served in the US Army as part of an infantry unit stationed in Tacoma, Washington. After his military service, he built a 15-year law enforcement career, including roles as a SWAT team member and Homeland Security Task Force Officer. Passionate about cars, motorcycles, and boats, he has worked as a professional driving instructor and has a diverse construction background both in residential and commercial, and heavy equipment operation.

Michael Frazier

Inspector

Michael has a love for the different types of construction and building styles throughout North Carolina. Michael attended Wilkes Community College to study Architectural Technology and is also a Licensed Home Inspector and Real Estate Agent in North Carolina. With this experience he takes great pride in finding the defects in and outside of the home and providing a meaningful and understanding solution for the consumer. Michael’s commitment and core competency around the waterproofing industry allows him to work with you, to build and provide the most economical, lifetime waterproofing solutions for you and your family. His hobbies include spending time with family and watching his son play sports, playing golf, traveling and continued learning throughout life. 

Phil Mink

Inspector

Phil brings over a decade of experience in the construction industry, with a strong foundation in carpentry. Phil regularly flips 3 to 4 houses a year alongside his uncle. In early 2024, Phil and his wife celebrated the joy of welcoming their daughter, Rowan, into their family. His dedication to craftsmanship and commitment to family values make him a perfect fit for the Dry Otter Waterproofing team

Project Supervisor

Tom Gibbs

Quality Control Supervisor
Tom came to Dry Otter after a career as a truck driver and a home inspector. At Dry Otter, he builds great relationships with customers and checks the job sites for quality control. Tom loves hiking and playing golf. Tom lives with his beautiful wife in Charlotte

Adam Bolen

Field Manager
Before becoming an expert in waterproofing, Adam was a professional bodybuilder. Now he makes sure our crew members are well trained and up to date on proper waterproofing protocols. Adam loves spending time with his family. He has four grandchildren he loves to spoil