About SEO Bounty

SEO Bounty has emerged from a successful Internet marketing company that has been serving clients and corporations since 1998. We believe that a core commitment to ethics and clients is the most important factor for a search engine optimization firm to uphold. We have a strong team of talented professionals who contribute their diverse experiences in the marketing industry. Each person adds something valuable and unique, creating an effective team.

Additionally, we believe that clients are a part of our SEO team and help determine the success of it as much as we do. We work hard every day to provide the kind of service and support we would want for our own company.

Richard A. Lewis, President

As the founder of SEO Bounty, this company is truly my passion and my life's work. I founded a search engine optimization company because I wanted to see something different in the marketplace. I wanted a company that would treat business owners fairly and with respect. I wanted to bring SEO out of the shadows and bring it into the light as an important vehicle for both marketing and sales for clients. I work hard every day to bridge that gap of knowledge and effort. I pick up my own phone, and I talk to each person who calls whether they are asking for advice, want to vet my company compared to others in the field, or are calling to say thank you. I have one of the best jobs in the world because I get to live my dream in helping grow hundreds of different types of businesses.

Whether I am advising people on the decision to focus on organic traffic or go into PPC, or counseling someone on conversion factors on a site, or just providing a bit of encouragement, I am always active and always striving to do more. My main passion is for link building, and I try to spend as much time researching and keeping up to date on how "off-site factors” effect ranking results. Overall my job is to improve rankings. Whether it is a small company or a large one, they all matter to me.

Lori Aitkenhead, Director of Marketing

Lori Aitkenhead is an entrepreneurial-minded marketer with over seven years of experience, including Internet marketing, traditional marketing, advertising and public relations. With a Master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications, she has marketed for businesses of all sizes, including large international and Fortune 500 companies. However, Lori is most happy helping small businesses succeed and grow through SEO and social media marketing.

SEO and social media are unique forms of marketing because they are very accessible for businesses of all sizes. Lori’s mission is to create customized, effective social media marketing strategies that enhance SEO and provide brand awareness to establish a client’s strong social web presence. Lori also leads SEO Bounty’s internal brand marketing efforts to show the world our commitment to excellent client service and superior work.

Jenny E. Reynolds, Director of Account Strategy

Jenny E. Reynolds is no stranger to the marketing and advertising industry.  An alumnus of renowned agencies such as Ogilvy PR Worldwide and Grey Worldwide, she has over twelve years of experience in creating and managing advertising and marketing campaigns in all areas of media. With her experience, talent and entrepreneurial spirit, Jenny also forged a path to her own marketing business, Madison Republic. Additionally, an avid volunteer in the community, Jenny also helped launch the non-profit organization, Impact Hampton Roads.

As Director of Account Strategy, from the first interaction with a prospective client to ongoing support and marketing, Jenny is responsible for initiating and following through on client projects.  Combining the expertise of the SEO Bounty team with feedback from clients, Jenny works with SEO Bounty’s big-picture sales strategy and helps direct the development and structure of new services that add maximum value to our clients.

Dasha Safonova, SEO Analyst

Dasha Safonova brings over six years of international experience in client service, sales, and accounting to SEO Bounty. Dasha creates and executes strong, customized link-building strategies to ensure our small business clients receive the links that are most beneficial for their unique business and industry. To achieve this, Dasha performs constant research and analysis on the latest trends in SEO. Additionally, Dasha is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Decision Science.

Andrea Rhoades, Assistant Project Manager

Andrea Rhoades is a talented marketer who thrives on providing exceptional client service. Having worked for big, international corporations like Saks 5th Avenue and UPS Freight, Andrea has experience taking great care of a large number of clients at once. However, she prefers the more personal experience she can provide to her small business clients at SEO Bounty. With six years of marketing experience and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, Andrea knows the value of developing good client relationships and constantly demonstrates her dedication to great service.

Melissa Olivero, Assistant Project Manager

Melissa Olivero contributes eleven years of impeccable client service experience to SEO Bounty. She provides the kind of team support every good company needs to succeed. At the largest collections agency in the world, Melissa contributed to record-breaking sales goals by demonstrating outstanding team work. Now, Melissa provides crucial support behind the scenes at SEO Bounty by organizing data, performing research and compiling thorough client reports.

Jimmy Olivero, Director of Search Strategy
Jimmy Olivero really knows what makes a search marketing campaign tick. With over 12 years of experience in marketing, online sales, and advertising, he has worked with a number of notable national and global clients developing online paid and natural search campaigns through Google. When it comes to creating searchcampaigns and identifying what mix works best for clients, Jimmy's aptitude for SEO strategy and tactics is bar none. As the Director of Search Strategy, he assesses the goals of each new client and works with the team to develop a comprehensive approach. He is very hands-on and aims to deliver our clients the highest ranking for their keywords.