Kopis honors two leaders named to Upstate’s most promising young professionals lists

Kopis, a Greenville-based tech firm specializing in custom software development, enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions and business intelligence services, proudly announces that two of its leaders were recently recognized for professional achievements and leadership in the Upstate business community.

Lori Costello, Director of Professional Services at Kopis, has been named to GSA Business Report’s 2025 Forty Under 40, an annual list honoring rising leaders who are not only advancing in their careers but also giving back to the Upstate in meaningful ways. In her role, Lori leads a diverse team of software engineers, solution architects, and project managers to deliver tailored technology solutions that drive efficiency and long-term value for clients. She’s known for creating a culture of accountability and collaboration, and for aligning team performance with strategic, measurable results.

Rachel Dean, Account Manager at Kopis, has been selected to the Greenville Chamber Young Professionals, a prestigious program that cultivates future leaders and strengthens the local business landscape. As a dynamic sales professional with a passion for emerging technologies, Rachel helps empower mid-market and enterprise clients with affordable, scalable technology solutions, helping them grow and succeed with the right tools and support. Her expertise spans mobile app development, software development, application support, business intelligence and more.

“These recognitions reflect not only the caliber of talent we have at Kopis but also the leadership, drive and values that define our team,” said Andrew Kurtz, CEO of Kopis. “Rachel and Lori embody what it means to be client-focused problem solvers and why our clients trust us to lead their most critical technology initiatives. We are incredibly proud to see their hard work recognized not just within our company, but by the broader Upstate business community.”

About Kopis

Kopis, based in Greenville, S.C., has 25 years of experience building custom software and tech solutions in the app development and ERP spaces. Kopis is committed to creating solutions that enable companies and state agencies to grow better, faster and smarter through strategic technologies that solve real-world inefficiencies that hamper growth. Kopis has worked with hundreds of companies to make them run better and achieve sustainable scalability.