The Staff
Krystal Eason, Heating Oil Program Associate
Krystal is responsible for
providing member and administrative support services to our Heating
Oil Program. This includes answering telephone and email inquiries,
maintaining the company database, and general administrative duties. Krystal
is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where she studied marketing and
economics. When not at The Co-op, she enjoys sewing, reading, and trying new
things.
Jossi Fritz-Mauer, Director of Biodiesel Distribution
Jossi's responsibilities include delivery
logistics, biodiesel purchasing decisions, account management, and quality
control duties. Jossi also has specific expertise in helping school
districts and municipalities apply for and implement the Alternative Fuels
Incentive Grant (AFIG). In 2008, The Co-op grew to become the largest biodiesel
distributor in SE Pennsylvania, posting $9 MM in revenue. Jossi
is a graduate of Haverford College. He works for The Co-op -- and on the
Biodiesel Distribution Program in particular -- in order to ensure a more sustainable
future through the expanded consumption of renewable energy sources. When
not working, he can be found saving the world and running twice a day.
Shoshanna Grunwald, Manager of Membership & Marketing
Shoshanna's primary focus is working with
our growing membership base, ensuring that their needs are being met and
issues addressed, and looking for opportunities to advance The
Co-op’s mission and get the word out. She also maintains the
organization's website and manages our IT needs. A graduate of Rutgers University, Shoshanna’s professional
interests include the cooperative movement,
and the environmental and economic sustainability of new urbanism. She also tries to
hike, play Frisbee, and read as much as she can.
Angela Kassahun, Director of Heating Oil
Angela oversees the entire heating oil
program, the largest heating oil cooperative in SE Pennsylvania with over
5,000 members, manages our supply partner contracts, and looks for more ways
to spread the word about The Co-op advantage. Angela is a graduate of Temple
University and joined our team because of her interests in renewable,
affordable energy awarded by the power of group buying. In her spare time,
Angela enjoys cooking, camping and keeping it real.
Blaine Martin, Electricity Program Manager
Blaine manages the Electricity
Program by procuring renewable power and ensuring that we meet all
regulatory requirements to continue to serve our members. Blaine gets
excited about the opportunity to bring affordable, renewable power to our
membership and his role also focuses on how to spread the word about the
Electricity Program to residents in our service area. Blaine graduated from
Penn State with a major in Economics. When not working on Co-op business,
Blaine enjoys trail running, yoga, backpacking, volunteering, and producing
nature-focused videos.
John Wieme, Biodiesel Distribution Program Specialist
John manages the day-to-day
operations of the Biodiesel Distribution Program by maintaining inventories
of biodiesel and additives; ensuring quality control through regular and
seasonal laboratory testing; arranging and processing deliveries; and
reporting on grant deliverables. John is excited to be part of The Co-op and
to help expand and combine the benefits of group buying power and
sustainable energy. John graduated from The College of New Jersey where he
studied Biology and Secondary Education. Outside of The Co-op, John plays
the drums, tries to bake at least once a week, likes to sew, and is
interested in science.
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Spring
2009