Our History From simple beginnings to game-changing success It all started with a simple lunch meeting. On a spring day in 2006, two men had a friendly chat about energy deregulation over turkey sandwiches. Those men - Jere Thompson, Jr. and Chris Chambless - were both excited about the opportunity they saw, and thus began their journey to build "the finest and most-respected retail energy provider in America." Their new venture would provide affordable electricity and gas, and they agreed that their company would never sacrifice integrity for growth. The co-founders went to work immediately, and a few weeks later, Jere and Chris set up shop in a large, renovated warehouse in the historic West End district of downtown Dallas. The expansive office space suited their needs perfectly, helping to establish a feeling of "openness" and enabling faster communication. They bought several $19 fold-up tables to use as desks and put together a team of experienced executives who shared their vision.