Canopy Management Consulting Group was established to utilize extensive industry experience and harness technological innovation to drive client success.

We've seen and experienced how complex, critical business and governmental issues can result in significant organizational cost and, just as importantly, negatively impact customer experience. Founders Damon Steffens and Brian Swords set out to create a company focused on providing quality consulting services to help organizations turn those issues into successes, for both the clients and their customers.

Meet Our Team

Leadership

Brian Swords

Managing Partner

Brian Swords is an Information Technology and Organizational Development executive. He has experience in both private and public sectors, and his career has included roles leading numerous areas of IT, organizational change management, project and program management, and organizational development.

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Damon Steffens

Managing Partner

Damon Steffens is a finance and management executive. He has experience leading teams in the areas of finance and budget, procurement, contracts and grants, federal and state compliance, and human resources.

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Staff

Ed Wynn

CIO and Director of IT Consulting & Advisory Services

Ed Wynnis an Information Technology executive with a background in both private and public sectors. His passion for being a servant leader has been evident throughout his previous roles and he is gracious to others in sharing his expertise as a CIO, PMO, facilitator, coach, and instructor leveraging decades of experience in consulting and state service. 

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Punam Bhakta

Consultant

Punam Bhaktais a Consultant with a focus on Grants Management, HR, Auditing, and Financial Management. She focuses on making connections by networking with local businesses and volunteering her time in the community. With prior experiences in local government, healthcare, nonprofits, and local media, she brings a compassionate and humble outlook in her approach, with an eagerness to continuously learn and grow.

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Joseph Gaines

Senior Consultant

Joseph Gaines is a knowledgeable Information Technology professional specializing in project management and business analysis. His experience has spanned both the public and private sectors, including significant experience in the implementation, administration, and operational improvement of federal and state grant programs and the systems and processes supporting those programs. He is a dedicated teammate, and his career has included leadership roles in IT, project and portfolio management, and organizational project governance. 

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William Currie

Senior Consultant

Will Currie is a Financial and Grants Management professional. He has experience in government sectors at all levels and his career has included roles leading a variety of areas in government administration including finance, accounting, budget, personnel, procurement, and financial monitoring. As a Senior Consultant with Canopy, Will also leverages his considerable federal grant management experience when assisting clients with grant management and administration activities.

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Amanda Street

Senior Consultant

Amanda Street is a knowledgeable and dynamic Information Technology professional with a background in project management, business analysis, relationship management, research, and organizational change. She has served in both private and public sector roles, with significant contributions to project governance, team leadership, and program management. Often sought out to bring order to complex efforts, she is both an empathetic and tactical team player.

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Leah Mixon

Consultant

Leah Mixon is a Consultant working with project management and business analysis, with an emphasis on Information Technology. She is a recent graduate of Florida State University and is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration degree. Leah focuses on making connections with the Tallahassee community by networking, volunteering, and staying involved. She is eager to establish and build relationships with her clients and help them realize their definition of success.

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Matthew Brock

Senior Technology Consultant

Matthew Brock is an accomplished Information Technology professional with extensive experience in infrastructure architecture and datacenter operations. With a Master's degree in Information Studies from FSU and certifications in Azure Architecture, Azure Security, and Project Management, Matthew possesses a strong academic and professional background. He is well-versed in Azure, VMware virtualization, and storage technologies. His specialization lies in building and maintaining infrastructure solutions, whether on-premises or in the cloud. 

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