June 27 2024

Adds to Funnel’s growing list of recognitions as a great employer and influencer in renttech

JUNE 28, 2024, TAMPA, FL Funnel Leasing, the only front office product suite to successfully centralize operations for leading companies, today announced People Operations Manager Eartha Williams was honored as a 2024 Business of Pride honoree by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. As one of twenty-seven business leaders and companies she is recognized for making a difference in advancing equality in the business world. The program shines a spotlight on people, companies, policies, and progress.

“I’m proud of the work that Funnel is doing to create an inclusive place to work while also addressing the need for equitable housing opportunities for all,” said Eartha Williams, People Operations Manager, Funnel. “I’m honored to be recognized as a 2024 Business of Pride honoree alongside all of the other deserving individuals and organizations.” 

“I’m proud of the work that Funnel is doing to create an inclusive place to work while also addressing the need for equitable housing opportunities for all. I’m honored to be recognized as a 2024 Business of Pride honoree alongside all of the other deserving individuals and organizations.”

— Eartha Williams, People Operations Manager, Funnel

The Business of Pride awards focus on LGBTQIA2+ business leadership and development, allies within the community, and voices from the LGBTQIA2+ community. It adds to Funnel’s growing list of awards, which also reflect William’s work to create an inclusive and progressive work culture including: 2024 Winner, Best Places to Work Multifamily®; 2024 Winner, Best Places to Work Multifamily® for Women; 2023 Winner, National Apartment Association (NAA) Top Employers; 2023 Winner, Globe St. CRE Tech Influencers; 2022 Finalist, NAA Top Employers; and 2021 Finalist, NAA Best Places to Work. 

“Through the work of Eartha and our employee-led groups Funnel leadership extended their parental leave policies to ensure that as we grow we continue to take care of our team members,” said Tyler Christiansen, CEO, Funnel. “At Funnel our ‘Why’ is to make the world a better place by creating the future renter experience. While this is lofty, it happens incrementally through the work of Eartha and all Funnel team members. I’m proud to see her efforts recognized and celebrated through this well-deserved award.” 

“Through the work of Eartha and our employee-led groups Funnel leadership extended their parental leave policies to ensure that as we grow we continue to take care of our team members. At Funnel our ‘Why’ is to make the world a better place by creating the future renter experience. While this is lofty, it happens incrementally through the work of Eartha and all Funnel team members. I’m proud to see her efforts recognized and celebrated through this well-deserved award.”

— Tyler Christiansen, CEO, Funnel

About Funnel 

Funnel provides a win to three vital groups: operators looking to reduce costs and improve efficiencies;  renters who demand a better customer experience; and stretched-thin onsite teams who demand a better long-term career. Funnel’s AI and automation-powered platform is the enterprise-grade solution industry leaders, owners, and operators trust to deliver a streamlined, consistent, and connected experience from first inquiry through years of renewals, while simultaneously saving operators quantifiable money through the operational flexibility only a renter-centric platform can provide. We call it Renter Management Software; our clients call it the new operating model.

Media Contact:

Funnel 

Hannah O’Leary, Senior Manager Corporate Communications

hannah.oleary@funnelleasing.com