The Staff

Krystal Eason, Marketing Coordinator

Krystal is responsible for coordinating the marketing of the organization, as well as member services for the Heating Oil Program. This ranges from brand management, advertising and outreach to ensuring members of the Heating Oil Program are receiving all the benefits of membership.  Krystal is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where she studied marketing and economics. When not at The Energy Co-op, she enjoys sewing, spending time with her husband and teaching her dog new tricks.

Jossi Fritz-Mauer, Co-Director

Jossi oversees the Biodiesel Distribution and Electricity Programs, making energy purchasing decisions, negotiating contracts, and handling major financial decisions for the organization. Under his leadership, The Energy Co-op has grown to become one of the largest biodiesel distributors in SE Pennsylvania, posting $4 MM in annual revenue, and been at the forefront of continually offering members the most sustainable biodiesel available. The Electricity Program is one of the most successful and resilient competitive suppliers of retail electricity, having continuously served our members with innovative renewable offerings for over a decade. A graduate of Haverford College, Jossi works for The Energy Co-op to ensure a more sustainable future through the expanded consumption of renewable energy. When not working, he can be found saving the world and running twice a day.
 

Alex Fuller-Young, Electricity Program Manager
Alex is responsible for managing and growing the electricity program. In this role he works primarily to grow our membership of individuals and institutions who choose our electricity products, which emphasize Pennsylvania-based renewable energy sources.  Alex also works to identify and obtain the contracts for those energy sources. Alex has a passion for sustainable energy as well as consumers’ potential to alter the energy mix by choosing to buy renewable. Alex graduated from Colgate University where he studied Environmental Economics. Alex is also a returned Peace Corps volunteer, serving as an Environmental Education volunteer in Nicaragua. Alex continues to dedicate time to sustainable development in Nicaragua while also indulging in a plethora of pastimes from soccer to home brewing.

Shoshanna Grunwald, Manager of Membership & Administration

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 Energy 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, Co-Director

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 Energy 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.

Becky Strangfeld, Office Assistant

Becky provides support for all three energy programs. She is responsible for providing information to prospective and current members about our programs and what we do at The Energy Co-op. She also assists with sending mail, answering phone calls and responding to email inquiries as they arise. She recently graduated from Messiah College with a degree in Politics. After working hours, Becky enjoys small scale arts and crafts, watching movies and taking naps.

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 Energy 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 Energy 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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