Etek Cofounders, Kristin DeBias and Eva Gerrits joined WEN Philly as Board Members. Kristin will serve as President-Elect and Eva as the Education Director.
Kristin volunteered at Dream Drive’s Christmas event where she helped distribute gifts and create a day of fun for children in foster care or who are experiencing financial instability in the Buck County, PA area.
Etek Cofounder and CEO, Eva Gerrits, visited her alma mater to talk with Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior (EPIB) students about career opportunities in the energy space and her journey as an entrepreneur.
Interviewed by Etek President, NAIOP Philly welcomed back Norman Vossschulte, Director of Fan Experience & Sustainability, to discuss the continued sustainability efforts of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Energetek Cofounder and President, Kristin DeBias named a 2023 City & State Philly Forty Under 40 honoree. In their June 26th issue, City & State honored Kristin and other prominent leaders in Philadelphia under the age of 40.
Etek President, Kristin DeBias shared with The Philadelphia Inquirer helpful energy tips to combat rising commodity prices. See the full article, “As Utility Costs Rise, Small Business Owners Must Get Creative to Save Money” on their website.
Energetek CEO was a panelist for NAIOP’s “Go Green Tailgate: Sustainability in Philadelphia and Why it Matters in CRE,” moderated by Kristin Debias, Etek President.
Etek CEO participated in American Water’s Pure Momentum Supplier Diversity Summit where she gave a 2-minute pitch in the “Shark Tank – Vendor Showcase”. #AmericanWaterMomentum
Etek sponsored NAIOP Philadelphia’s Executive Speaker Series featuring Ashish Parikh of Hersha Hospitality Trust. Members enjoyed a networking breakfast before getting the inside scoop on hospitality.
Etek President talks about how COVID & quarantine changed the way we do business and interact with clients. Listen to her introspective take on Square Up with GraySquare.
Energetek’s President talks adversity that women typically face in the workplace, how to handle company demands outside of business hours, and the importance of mental health.
Energetek donated to Black Girls Code, an organization that empowers “girls of color ages 7-17 to become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities, and builders of their own futures through exposure to computer science and technology.”
Energetek participated in the “Be Better Challenge” started by our friends in business, Better Power. With the negative impacts of COVID, we choose 5 of our small business clients and bought gift cards.
Energetek Co-Founders Eva Gerrits and Kristin DeBias are participated in the 2019 Plastic Free July movement by choosing to not use plastic bags, cups, bottle, or straws.
Our Co-Founder and CEO Eva Gerrits commits to no longer using plastic bags. Read about her experience after making the switch and how she plans on living plastic bag free.
Energetek’s CEO talks about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, the energy industry, sexism in the workplace, and how Hooter’s taught her to disregard people’s prejudged opinions.
Co-Founders Kristin and Eva share what it takes to launch a startup, what struggles they face in a sale-based company, and how they finally unwind on the weekends (if they can).
