10/11/2026
Hi. I’m Chris. 👋🌈
Since it’s National Coming Out Day, it felt like a fitting time to properly introduce myself, not just as the founder of Q-TILITIES, but as the person behind it.
Coming out is part of my story. So is leaving Nova Scotia before I was ready to accept who I was, building a life in Alberta, finding my husband and my community, getting laid off, and eventually deciding to take a chance on building a q***r-owned business with a very specific purpose.
Q-TILITIES exists because I believe our everyday choices can do some good. That a utility company can be proudly q***r 365 days a year. And that we can build a successful business while putting our profits back into the communities that helped me become comfortable being exactly who I am.
So today, you get a little more of the person behind the rainbow. The husband, cat dad, uncle, East Coaster, introvert, overthinker, small business owner and occasional bulk purchaser of condoms. 😂
And on National Coming Out Day, a little reminder: coming out looks different for everyone. There’s no right timeline, no right way to do it and no obligation to come out before you’re ready.
If you're already a customer, thank you for helping my vision become a reality.
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