Our Team

Skilled. Experienced. Unmatched Expertise.

About Us

From network engineering to technical solution to field service, the MZ Team leverages decades of experience and expertise across a wide range of industries to ensure client success. As the push to expand broadband access heats up, the MZ Team’s track record means it is poised to be at the vanguard of expansion efforts! 

Edward Kopko
CEO

Ed Kopko has a long history of supporting Telecommunications carriers and organizations throughout the US and worldwide. He has led the building of complex fiber, wireless networks and equipment deployments for leading companies like AT&T, Verizon, British Telecom, Nokia and more. An expert at organizational structures and workforce flexibility, Ed has advised clients through successful deployments for network builds, engineering and workforce contingencies into the thousands. He has an M.A. in Economics from Columbia and has had leadership roles in a number of industry associations.

Bob Toll
Senior Vice President

Bob is a telecom sales and operations veteran with over 25 years of experience in national strategy execution. He’s known for building high-performing teams and driving profitability in fast-changing environments. His focus is on delivering customer success through strategic leadership.

George Georgiou
Senior Vice President

George has 20+ years of telco experience managing massive network deployments and field operations. He specializes in scaling carrier-grade services with hundreds of technicians under his leadership. His strength lies in optimizing networks and leading complex engineering transformations.

Melanie Goff
VP, Operations & Strategic Project Management

A veteran of organizational evolution, Melanie Goff brings over 15 years of expertise in reshaping customer operations and driving employee engagement. She has led massive-scale transformation efforts for industry giants including Accenture (via Cayuse), McGraw Hill, and Whirlpool Corporation. Melanie’s strength lies in her ability to navigate complex enterprise environments, building resilient strategies that simultaneously elevate customer satisfaction and streamline operational efficiency. She is a leader who turns structural change into a competitive advantage for thousands of employees and customers across North America.

Dustin Johnson
Head of Finance & HR

Dustin has over 20 years of experience leading finance, HR, and operational systems across IT, retail, and consulting sectors. He drives strategic planning, KPI development, and executive reporting. His focus is on efficiency, analytics, and scalable growth.

Lenore Kopko
Managing Director, Business Dev. & Project Management

Lenore Kopko specializes in bridging the critical gap between capital and opportunity. A seasoned strategist in investor relations and alternative assets, she leverages deep domain expertise to structure capital formation processes that allow firms to scale efficiently. Her background includes driving asset growth and financial structuring at top-tier firms such as JP Morgan, CQS (UK), and Virgo Investment Group. A Brown University alumna, Lenore combines analytical rigor with high-level relationship building, connecting institutional investors and family offices with high-potential ventures.

Abhinanda Deb
Senior Sales and Business Development Manager.

With 5 years of experience in business development and sales leadership, I focus on leveraging AI-driven strategies to amplify teams and accelerate revenue growth. My expertise lies in building scalable processes that blend technology and human performance to maximize impact.

Wendy Toll
Project Manager

Wendy has 20 years of experience in recruiting and project management within the technology industry, with a focus on telecom and engineering. She excels in team leadership, client-facing partnerships, and delivering results-driven solutions.

Amanda Simmons
Marketing and Client Success Manager

Amanda Simmons is the operational engine behind high-performance teams and client success. With over 11 years of experience, she specializes in translating complex client requirements into actionable strategies that drive profitability and revenue growth. Currently serving as a Customer Success Manager at Bold Business, Amanda oversees daily operations with a focus on efficiency and program health. A champion of collaborative leadership, she is dedicated to developing talent, designing data-driven improvement plans, and fostering a culture where teams exceed expectations and clients achieve their boldest goals.

BK
Talent Acquisition Lead

BK is a seasoned Senior Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Leader with over two decades of global experience across the United States, India, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. He specializes in full-cycle recruitment for IT, Engineering and Technical roles, delivering high-impact hiring strategies that align talent with organizational growth.
Known for his strategic mindset and operational excellence, BK has successfully built scalable recruitment frameworks, partnered with executive leadership, and driven hiring outcomes in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Tony Washington
Project Manager

Tony has nearly 30 yrs of telecom experience, beginning his career with FEMA in 1994 and building deep expertise across the industry. Steadily advancing and leading initiatives with increasing responsibility. For the past 3 years, he’s served as Project Manager and is now excited to bring his leadership.

Ron Rivero
Technology Integration Manager

Ron Rivero is a digital architect with over 13 years of experience fusing code, design, and business logic. His career spans from the fast-paced world of Bitcoin and digital marketing to serving a global client base as a top-tier freelancer. Now leading web projects at Bold Business, Ron stands at the intersection of development and innovation. He specializes in building scalable digital solutions and integrating cutting-edge AI tools to bridge the divide between technical execution and strategic business analysis.