Jeremy DeWeerdt

President, Earthbeat

Jeremy founded “Earthbeat” in 1993 out of a desire to see youth make a difference nationally in their communities.  Jeremy actively partners with government organizations, park districts, youth initiative groups, and corporations to encourage youth and young adults to give back to their communities through volunteerism.  Jeremy champions the youth of the nation to be civically engaged in their communities and sits on several youth-based boards in addition to his service as Founder and President of Earthbeat, Inc.

Jeremy and his wife Jen have been married since 1995 and have three sons, Caden, Connor & Paxton.

Jen DeWeerdt

Co-Founder, Earthbeat

Jen, alongside her husband, Jeremy, is a co-founder of Earthbeat, an organization passionate about mobilizing youth and young adults to give back to their communities through volunteerism, especially related to environmental service projects. She is also passionate about teaching, encouraging, and empowering young women to step into their gifts and talents and make a difference in the world around them. Not only does Jen purpose to use her voice to make a local impact, but also a global impact. She has lead several trip overseas to Thailand, to partner with organizations in their fight against human trafficking. Earthbeat is honored to have Jen as a founding member, key strategist, and consultant.

Jen and Jeremy have been married since 1995 and enjoy spending time with their three sons: Caden, Connor, and Paxton.

Lori Eickhoff

Vice President, Earthbeat

Born in Rockford, Illinois, Lori started participating with Earthbeat in 1997 as a student volunteer in the flagship student volunteer program.  Falling in love with volunteering and civic engagement, she became an Earthbeat intern in 2003.  Since then she has worked and aided in obtaining grants, service coordination for the launch of the National Earthbeat affiliate program, and has coordinated annually more than 700 youth for National Earthbeat Service Day in Rockford, as well as the multiple service sites throughout the country.

Lori was promoted in 2007 as Earthbeat, Inc. Volunteer Coordinator & Vice President, and joined the Earthbeat Board of Directors.  She continues to oversee the Earthbeat Affiliates and Youth Boards across the country. Lori and her husband Matt have been happily married since 2007, and is excited about what the future has in store for Earthbeat, Inc.