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Gerry Crooks

San Diego,CA

Summary

A seasoned leader in the Utility Services Industry, I spearheaded Entrata's utility suite to 150% revenue and unit growth over three years, showcasing my innovative strategy and customer empathy. Founding Avista Advantage, I drove revenue to $87 Million over 10 years, blending visionary passion with tangible results. My expertise and team-player attitude have consistently transformed challenges into lucrative opportunities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager Utilities

Entrata
02.2020 - Current

Responsible for all aspects of strategy, product, operations and sales and marketing of the Entrata Utility Suite

  • Brought in by senior management to overhaul an underperforming and unprofitable product line
  • Dramatically changed customer and employee perception of Entrata utility services
  • Facilitated 150% year over year growth over the last 3 years
  • Serve as the Evangelist for what utility services can be for our customers and employees

Co-Founder and VP Business Development

Pear.ai
04.2017 - 02.2020

Co-Founder of AI focused Utility Expense Management Platform focused on proactive management of utility opportunities for multi-site commercial customers.

  • Created the vision of an AI enabled energy information and management platform.
  • Responsible for all aspects of Overall Product, Operations and Sales and Marketing Strategy.
  • Grew revenue from $0 to $5 Million in the first 2 years of operational availability.
  • Helped oversee the successful acquisition by Constellation Energy

VP Business Development Utilities

Doxo
07.2011 - 03.2017

Brought in by Doxo senior management to facilitate the development of a utility bill payment service for utilities nationwide

  • Responsible for overseeing the development of the Doxo utility bill payment product.
  • Responsible for all sales and marketing activities targeted at the largest utility providers in the nation.
  • Generated over $8 Million in new annual revenue over the first 2 years of operations.

Founder, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer

Avista Advantage
07.1996 - 04.2007

Created the concept of Utility Expense Management for Commercial customers and started a company focused on delivering a product which had never been offered in the energy/utility market helping customers nationwide proactively manage their utility expenses

  • Responsible for developing the business concept and getting financial support from the parent utility.
  • Responsible for overall vision, strategy, enablement and financial results.
  • Took the company from a start-up phase to $87 Million in annual revenues over a 10 year period.

Education

Business

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Skills

  • Utility Services Industry Expert
  • Passionate Visionary
  • Innovative Strategist
  • Cheerleader
  • Customer Empathic
  • Team Player
  • Results Driven

Timeline

General Manager Utilities

Entrata
02.2020 - Current

Co-Founder and VP Business Development

Pear.ai
04.2017 - 02.2020

VP Business Development Utilities

Doxo
07.2011 - 03.2017

Founder, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer

Avista Advantage
07.1996 - 04.2007

Business

University of Idaho
Gerry Crooks