People are the most important part of any business. At Eos, our founders and employees all share a commitment to top quality service and social and environmental justice, along with a love for travel, exploration, and new experiences.
From our tour guides to our office employees, we work hard to employ the best quality people to provide the best quality service to our clients.
Our common vision is to offer the best possible experience in Ecuador to our clients, while giving something back to the people and places of this amazing country. Come visit; neither Ecuador nor Eos will dissappoint.
David
From the United States, David de la Houssaye came to Ecuador for vacation in 2005 and decided to stay. David manages sales and marketing for Eos, and is a founder and owner of the agency. He holds a BA in International Studies, and has a diverse background including studies in urban planning and experience as a consultant in wireless network engineering and design. In 2006, he worked to help found Yanapuma Foundation and Spanish School. With his interests in sustainable development and helping small communities, and a lifelong love for travel and exploration, founding a travel agency such as Eos Ecuador was the next logical step.
Veronica
Originally from the south of France, Veronica Auzias came to Ecuador in 2009 for an internship. With her degree in political science, she decided to stay in Ecuador to work on strengthening relations between Europe and this beautiful country, working in the French Embassy in Quito. She joined Eos Ecuador in 2012 to work in the sales, marketing, and project development departments. For her, tourism is yet another effective method to improve relations between different countries; after a great experience in Ecuador, foreigners go back to their country full of unforgettable memories, anxious to promote Ecuador to all their friends and family.
Lilian
Born and raised in Quito, Lilian Alba manages our operations department, responsible for bookings and reservations for our clients. She holds a degree in Tourism Administration from the Universidad de Especialidades Turisticas (UCT) and has traveled extensively in Ecuador. Prior to joining Eos, she worked with various other travel operators and two different major airlines. Enthusiastic about showing the best of her country to foreigners, she also has a deep appreciation for and interest in diverse cultures, along with a committment to environmental protection and social justice.
Sonia
Also born and raised in Quito, Sonia Bayas is responsible for keeping all of us honest... she is our accountant, and a person with an unshakable commitment to honesty and compliance with Ecuadorian law. She has 25 years of experience in accounting, and has worked with a variety of businesses during this time including travel agencies. Outside of work, she loves to travel and spend time with her family and two young grandchildren. Sonia is also an owner of Eos Ecuador.
Diego
Native to northern Ecuador, Diego Vaca has spent most of his life in the area of Cotocachi and Otavalo, and currently is involved in a number of projects including organic agriculture and construction. With a passion for the outdoors and a dedication to working to improve the lives of others, Diego is a hard worker dedicated to principles of honesty and integrity in everything he does. He is an owner of the agency, and is working with us in project development and marketing.