Ziply Fiber is building the best internet in the Northwest

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.

Steve Weed is Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for Ziply Fiber. As an industry leader focused on broadband services and technology for more than 25 years. Steve's passion and experience are second to none. Prior to Ziply Fiber, Steve was the founder and CEO of Wave Broadband, which he led from 2002 through its sale in 2018. He has served as head of Summit Communications, president of Millenium Digital Media, chairman of Xplornet Communications, and as a board member of both Metronet and Hargray Communications. Steve is a 2002 inductee of the Cable TV Pioneers and has served as chairman of the American Cable Association. Having grown up in the Northwest, Steve has also spent more than 25 years exploring the Puget Sound, San Juan and Canadian islands. An experienced boater, he and his family love boating and hiking among this area’s 100s of islands – one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Ryan Hjorten is CFO of Ziply Fiber. Ryan brings more than 10 years of proven executive experience in roles including Controller, VP of Accounting and CFO for public and private companies. Prior to joining Ziply Fiber, Ryan served as Controller and CFO at INRIX Inc. He also has managed financial operations at Market Leader and Talentwise. He started his career at Ernst and Young in the Seattle office. Ryan holds degrees in Accounting and Financial Economics from Western Washington University. In his free time, Ryan enjoys golfing, rooting on the NW sports teams, as well as spending time with his wife and two sons.

Ryan Hjorten is CFO of Ziply Fiber. Ryan brings more than 10 years of proven executive experience in roles including Controller, VP of Accounting and CFO for public and private companies. Prior to joining Ziply Fiber, Ryan served as Controller and CFO at INRIX Inc. He also has managed financial operations at Market Leader and Talentwise. He started his career at Ernst and Young in the Seattle office. Ryan holds degrees in Accounting and Financial Economics from Western Washington University. In his free time, Ryan enjoys golfing, rooting on the NW sports teams, as well as spending time with his wife and two sons.

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.

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.

Mike Doherty is the CMO of Ziply Fiber and is an accomplished marketing leader with a demonstrated history of crafting award-winning brand strategies in B2C and B2B marketing in highly competitive consumer product ecosystems. Programs under his leadership have been recognized with Effie, Addy and Clio awards, as well as honors at Cannes, FAB, MIXX and other top industry shows. Before joining Ziply Fiber, Mike served as President of Cole & Weber, one of Seattle’s premiere advertising agencies, for 19 years. He was a double major in Marketing and Finance at the University of Oregon and has spent his career steering marketing efforts for regional, national, and international brands and organizations, such as Chateau Ste. Michelle, Hawaiian Airlines, Kellogg’s, Microsoft, Nike, Target, and The International Olympic Committee. As a former ski instructor, he still enjoys skiing every chance he gets, as well as running, hiking, traveling, daddy-daughter time, and learning anything new.

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.

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.

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.