The team building a better-connected Pacific Northwest

Brian Bond serves as CTO of Ziply Fiber. A telecommunications leader with more than 25 years of experience in network architecture, engineering and product innovation, Brian has helped shape broadband technology at companies including Verizon, Lumen Technologies and Brightspeed. At Verizon, he played a key role in the launch and evolution of Fios, building the tools and processes that enabled its success. At Lumen, he led architecture and engineering for access and in-home networks and developed AI- and ML-powered tools to improve customer support efficiency. Most recently, as CTO of Brightspeed, he drove innovation through the creation of the Brightspeed Technology Advancement Center, accelerating fiber deployment and customer experience across underserved communities. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology from Fairmont State University and is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Brian Economaki serves as SVP of Fiber Design & Construction. Brian has over 15 years of experience in a variety of operational roles in the telecommunications industry. Prior to joining Ziply Fiber, Brian held executive positions overseeing construction and design functions at both Altice USA and Lumen. He started his career in telecommunications at AT&T holding leadership roles in a variety of operational functions. Brian was born and raised in Portland, OR and is a graduate of the University of Washington. In his spare time, Brian enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, and playing golf.

Elana Zana is the General Counsel for Ziply Fiber. Elana brings over 15 years of experience advising companies and municipalities on legal, regulatory, and infrastructure matters pertaining to telecommunications and technology. Prior to joining Ziply Fiber, Elana was a partner at Ogden Murphy Wallace, where she counseled municipalities on franchise agreements and broadband and wireless deployment. She also served as General Counsel at Navigating Cancer, a digital health company. Elana holds a JD from Seattle University School of Law and a BA from the University of Washington. A lifelong Washingtonian, she enjoys exploring the Northwest with her family.

Harold Zeitz is the CEO of Ziply Fiber, where he has led the company’s transformation into the fastest growing fiber internet provider in the Northwest. A lifelong champion of technology and innovation, Harold is driven by a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Harold brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience across broadband, telecom, wireless, financial services, gaming and web services industries. Before joining Ziply Fiber, he served as President and COO of Wave Broadband, one of the most successful broadband providers in the U.S. He also served in executive and leadership roles at AT&T Wireless, McCaw Cellular, Classmates, IGT, RealNetworks and Sharebuilder. Harold serves on the Boards of Directors for USTelecom and Washington Roundtable.

Josh Shu is the CFO of Ziply Fiber. Prior to joining Ziply Fiber, Josh was a Principal at Searchlight Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, where he focused on investments in the communications and media sectors. He began his career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, advising on mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions. In his free time, Josh enjoys playing tennis, skiing, drinking good coffee and watching the NBA.

Chris Denzin is Ziply Fiber’s COO, overseeing sales, marketing, customer experience, field operations and product development. Chris has built a nearly 30-year career as a leader in the communications industry in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon and Washington, including almost 26 years at CenturyLink before joining Ziply Fiber. Chris has been very active in the communities in which he’s lived over the years, holding Board-level positions on nine different Leadership, Advisory, Economic and Housing Councils and Business Associations and Alliances in Oregon and Arizona. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce. In his downtime, Chris can often be found on the back nine of his local golf course, working to better his handicap.