The Staff
Krystal Eason, Heating Oil Program Associate
Krystal handles
membership, communication and outreach for the Heating Oil Program. This
includes processing enrollments, creating marketing campaigns and general
department reporting. She is also responsible for answering phone and email
inquiries, as well as maintaining the organization’s database. Krystal is a
graduate of Oklahoma State University where she studied marketing and
economics. When not at The Co-op, she enjoys sewing, spending time with her
husband and teaching her dog new tricks.
Jossi Fritz-Mauer, Director of Biodiesel Distribution
Jossi's
responsibilities include growing the Biodiesel Distribution program, forming
strategic partnerships, making biodiesel purchasing decisions, and
negotiating contracts. Jossi also has specific expertise in helping school
districts and municipalities apply for and implement the Alternative Fuels
Incentive Grant (AFIG). Under his leadership, The Co-op has grown to become
one of the largest biodiesel distributors in SE Pennsylvania, posting $9 MM
in annual revenue, and been at the forefront of continually offering members
the most sustainable biodiesel available. 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