President. Husband. Father. Steak Master. Veteran

A first generation American, Mr. Kozlov was born in Redwood City, CA to White Russian parents immigrating to the United States from China (Mother) and Yugoslavia (Father) at the end of WWII. The eldest of three, Mr. Kozlov attended public school, including a local junior college, until graduating with a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1979. He was commissioned a 2d Lieutenant (ROTC) and sent to Germany to serve in a combat engineer battalion during the Cold War.

Upon completion of five years of active duty, Mr. (CPT) Kozlov transferred to the US Army Reserve on a lark. Originally intending to stay only a short time, having fun with combat engineering, Mr. Kozlov remained in the Army Reserve for the next 27 years, enjoying immensely the work at every level, attaining the rank of Brigadier General.   

As with most Soldiers in the Army Reserve, concurrently with their Army Reserve duties, Mr. Kozlov started a family and managed a civilian career. His trilingual daughters are hugely successful: Raissa works in tech, is a stage actor and owns a theater company; Milena lives in Guadalajara, Mexico and owns an ethically based clothing manufacturing company producing fashions from sustainable methods and responsible sources (really amazing clothing). Milena also teaches sewing and clothes making in the classroom of her shop.

As a Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE), Mr. Kozlov had a successful career as a construction manager and senior executive. He led teams of engineers and construction professionals in the Silicon Valley, Southern California, Guam and the Middle East. When asked by the new Mayor of Honolulu to be in his Cabinet as the Director of Construction for the City and County of Honolulu, Mr. Kozlov eagerly agreed. During this tenure, his department’s oversight of capital construction programs was strategic, budget conscious and effective for every community on Oahu.

Mr. Kozlov’s civilian career paused several times for military deployments. In 1996 to 1997, he deployed to former Yugoslavia after the Dayton Peace Accords, serving as the Director of Public Works, Operation Joint Endeavor/Guard. Between 2003 and 2005, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mr. (COL) Kozlov was responsible directly to the Commander, 3d Army, for the build-up and consolidation of HQ 3d Army (FWD) and closing Camp Doha, Kuwait.

As an Army Reserve Soldier, Mr. (BG) Kozlov assumed command of the Army Reserve of the Pacific in  Ft Shafter, HI, in Jan 2007 and served for 3-1/2 years. This unit is the most diverse and most geographically dispersed unit in the Army Reserve. Upon completion of that assignment, Mr. (BG) Kozlov intended to retire, only to be recalled, assuming duties as the Deputy Commanding General, United States Army, Pacific. Concurrently with these assignments, Mr. Kozlov was the lead, first for Booz Allen and then Vice President for Parsons on Guam, where he supervised engineering teams conducting master planning, engineering and facilities construction for the US Navy, US Air Force and US Marine Corps. Parsons then relocated Mr. Kozlov to Doha, Qatar in 2011, which necessitated his permanent retirement from the Army Reserve. While in Qatar, Mr. Kozlov supervised 130 construction managers managing over 30 infrastructure projects worth $3billion for the mega-development, Education City.

After living in Seoul, Korea, Mr. Kozlov returned to Hawaii with his lovely wife Liz. After four years they moved to outside of Raleigh NC where Liz works for the Installation Management Command at Ft Bragg, NC and Mr. Kozlov is President of MacDonald Bedford. Both travel together every chance they get. Interested in international geopolitics, American History and food, Mr. Kozlov’s not-so-secret pursuit is to grill the perfect steak.

Accounting & General Administrator. Mother. Wife. Pet lover.

Trina Thompson is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in financial and administrative management. Her career spans government, private sector, non-profit, and financial and insurance services, providing her with a broad and versatile skill set. Trina is known for her even-keeled demeanor, thoughtful leadership, and ability to contribute meaningfully to executive, management, and administrative teams. She brings both technical proficiency and strong interpersonal skills, particularly valuable in the highly regulated financial services industry. Trina is passionate about supporting and reinforcing the vision of company leadership and takes pride in aligning operational efforts with organizational goals.

Outside of work, Trina is a dedicated mother to her son, an autistic NASCAR enthusiast. She has been deeply involved in helping him overcome challenges while nurturing his independence and passions. Trina is married with six adult stepchildren and ten grandchildren. She enjoys reading, cooking, spending time with loved ones, and attending NASCAR events with her son. Her family also includes two beloved pets: Camp, a Mini Double-Doodle, and Hitch, a curious and independent cat.

Marketing, HR & PR. Daughter. Sister. Coffee Drinker. Theatrically Oriented. Pet Mom.

Raissa brings a powerful combination of strategic acumen, creative leadership, and operational excellence to MacDonald-Bedford, where she leads full-cycle HR operations, company-wide marketing initiatives, and business development efforts. In parallel, she serves as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced corporate environment, supporting senior leadership with discretion, precision, and a deep understanding of cross-functional collaboration.

With over a decade of experience at organizations like Google, NetApp and Visa, Raissa has honed her ability to anticipate needs, manage complex projects, and streamline operations—all while championing inclusive, people-centered approaches. She holds a Master’s degree in Theatre Arts from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Instituto Tecnológico de La Paz in Mexico.

Outside of MacDonald-Bedford, Raissa is the founder and Executive Artistic Director of Redwood City Players, a Bay Area theatre company dedicated to inclusive storytelling and community engagement. She previously was a Lecturer at San Francisco State University and is an unwavering advocate for the arts.

Born in the Bay Area and raised in Baja California Sur, Raissa is the eldest of three siblings. Her sister lives in Guadalajara, her brother and mother and stepdad reside in Los Cabos, and her father and his wife live in North Carolina. She now calls the Bay Area home, where she lives with her three four-legged co-workers—Mika, Tasha, and Bru. Her mottos, “Organization Saves Lives” and “Everything is Figureoutable,” reflect her high-energy, problem-solving nature. She is a color-coding enthusiast, advocate and ally, a caffeine devotee, and a passionate believer in the power of storytelling—both on and off the stage.