Our mission
LSEO’s mission is to help businesses grow and prosper in an ever-changing digital landscape. Since its inception in 2014, that is what LSEO has been doing. It’s pretty simple, results, nothing else matters. LSEO is comprised of expert digital marketers with over 20 years of experience across a variety of channels including SEO, PPC, and Web Design & Development. We trust in our team to deliver exceptional digital campaigns that produce.
LSEO was founded by internet marketing veteran Kris Jones who is now at the helm as CEO. Kris wrote the best-selling book on SEO, “The SEO Visual Blueprint.” He’s built and scaled many businesses one of which was Pepperjam, a digital marketing company which he sold to eBay back in 2009.
LSEO works with a variety of enterprise brands across all channels of digital marketing. LSEO has won and is annually named a finalist for many US Search Awards and Search Engine Land Awards. The work that LSEO produces is second to none, but our swiss army knife is the relationships we build with our clients.
Awards & Accolades
Meet the team
Kristopher Jones
Founder
Kristopher Jones
Founder
Kris is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, best-selling author, accomplished public speaker and dedicated philanthropist. In 1999, Kris founded Pepperjam, a full-service internet marketing agency and affiliate network which was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in America three times before being sold to eBay Enterprise in 2009.
After the sale of Pepperjam, Kris founded KBJ Capital, an early stage technology angel investment fund which has raised over $35 million of funding and has a robust portfolio of 15 companies including French Girls App, LSEO.com, Yumm.com, LavCup, APPEK Mobile Apps, VigLink, Pathmapp, Highlighter.com, ReferLocal.com and more. Author of the best-selling book “Search-Engine Optimization: Your Visual Blueprint to Effective Internet Marketing”, Kris’ articles regularly appear in premium publications like Forbes, Inc. and Fast Company.
He is also a frequent keynote speaker at prestigious conferences and universities worldwide in addition to sitting on the boards of several non-profit and educational organizations. Learn more about Kris at www.krisjones.com
Steve Blackburn
Chief Operating Officer
Steve Blackburn
Chief Operating Officer
Steve Blackburn is the Chief Operating Officer at LSEO, bringing with him years of digital marketing and client services experience developed across various sectors. Steve heads our daily operations. He believes that each team member has a direct responsibility to our customers to deliver the highest quality and provide the best service possible.
Incorporating continuous improvement initiatives, Steve strives to ensure LSEO’s growth in a competitive marketplace. He makes sure our highly skilled and experienced team gets state-of-the-art tools and training. This commitment to personal and professional development enables us to work on our customers’ most challenging items.
Steve joined LSEO in 2019, bringing with him many years of digital marketing and technical expertise developed across a variety of sectors. The attention to detail, excellent rapport-building skills, and the accountability he brings to each engagement is contagious.
Outside of work, you can often find him watching or attending his favorite sporting events, traveling the country to see his favorite band, or collecting beer from around the world.
Kyle Kozie
Vice President of Search
Kyle Kozie
Vice President of Search
Kyle has obtained a Business degree with a focus in Marketing and Management from Penn State University. While interning during his time at Penn State, Kyle gained a passion for SEO and Digital Marketing and has been in the industry ever since. His primary focus has been on managing both large and small clients in the e-commerce space, which has given him the knowledge and experience to become an organic search expert. Kyle has a drive to develop strong client relationships and deliver top notch results. He does this by staying on top of industry trends and holding many digital marketing certifications. Kyle also comes with a strong technical SEO background that he can help clients deploy.
In his free time, Kyle enjoys working out with a focus on Powerlifting and Crossfit, where he competes locally and at the regional level. When he is not doing SEO or in the gym, he is doing his favorite thing in the world, playing with his Australian Shepherd, Blake.
Adam Bravyak
Finance Manager
Adam Bravyak
Finance Manager
Adam Bravyak is the Finance Manager of LSEO. He provides support to all the Executive Management through his leadership in handling all fiscal aspects of LSEO. The functional areas under his responsibility include accounting operations, treasury, and annual budget & business plan. Adam also serves as the Finance Manager to several other entities which are owned/controlled by our founder, Kris Jones.
Adam has several years of accounting and finance experience and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Temple University. Previously, Adam served as controller of Best Value Direct Services Inc., where he handled all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and payroll duties. Prior to that, he worked in both internal and payroll auditing for Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance.
In his free time, he can be found traveling the world, playing golf, hanging with his Bernese Mountain Dog, watching sports (Go Cowboys!), cooking, mixing/pouring drinks, or going to concerts.
Anne Stramara
Paid Search & Social Team Lead
Anne Stramara
Paid Search & Social Team Lead
Anne graduated from Wilkes University in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. While in school, Anne served as a Resident Assistant and E-Mentor for first year students, and acted as treasurer for a student-run Mega Council organization.
After graduation, Anne gained experience in management, graphic design, and customer service working as a General Manager, graphic artist, and customer service representative at a high volume print shop for almost 2 years.
Anne spends her free time teaching herself how to play the piano and ukulele while writing original music and covering some of her favorite rock songs. When she’s not creating music you can find her spending as much time as possible outside, soaking up the sun.
Rich Perry
Marketing & Communications Manager
Rich Perry
Marketing & Communications Manager
Rich is a best-selling author, writer for Entrepreneur and other noteworthy online publications, podcaster, and Master Coach of NLP. He graduated from King’s College with a B.A. in Psychology and is currently enrolled in an MBA program at SNHU. He has 20+ years of experience in marketing and promotions, and focuses on building trust through effective communication and proper messaging. He enjoys reading and speaking on topics relating to leadership development, personal growth, and creating a healthy mindset.
He admits to being a huge Star Wars fan and loves talking with fellow wishful Force-wielders and even some scruffy-looking nerf-herders about the expanding catalog of content. When he’s not doing homework for his Master’s program, he’s usually out running. He also brags about making the most amazing hummus in the universe, though no awards or honors have ever been recorded.
Michael Ruth
Content Manager
Michael Ruth
Content Manager
Michael graduated from King’s College with a degree in professional writing. He worked in educational publishing and digital marketing before joining LSEO as an SEO Associate/Content Expert. Michael enjoys using his advanced writing skills to add value to clients’ overall SEO experiences at LSEO, and he is always hungry to learn more about the intersection of content writing and SEO. When not at work, Michael enjoys collecting and listening to old music, hiking, and reading history.
Sarah Simonovich
Senior Content Marketing Specialist
Sarah Simonovich
Senior Content Marketing Specialist
Sarah graduated from Wilkes University in 2015 with a BSA in English Writing and Literature. While at Wilkes, she was involved in the Manuscript Society and served as Executive Editor for its creative written and visual art magazine, Manuscript, during her senior year. She was also a member of Sigma Tau Delta.
Since graduating, Sarah has continued pursuing her love of the written language. She has worked as a copywriter and content marketer for several businesses throughout Luzerne County. She joined the LSEO team in 2022.
Outside of work, Sarah spends her free time watching horror movies and spending time with her two dogs. When the weather is nice, she can be found hiking the trails at Bear Creek Preserve or enjoying a nice sour beer on her back patio.
Bill Thomas
SEO Associate / Content Marketing Specialist
Bill Thomas
SEO Associate / Content Marketing Specialist
Bill holds a BAS in Communication Studies from Wilkes University, where he also served as the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the campus newspaper, The Beacon, and was Co-Founder and Vice President of the student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Before joining the LSEO team, Bill worked as a freelance writer for The Times Leader, the Weekender, and NEPA Scene, and also interned in the marketing department of his old alma mater, Wilkes University.
Outside of work, Bill is an all-around geek who spends his free time collecting comic books, watching old monster movies, and writing fiction under the pen name “William Tea.”
Ethan Greene
Creative
Ethan Greene
Creative
Ethan Greene is a creative designer for LSEO. He graduated from Wilkes University in the Spring 2021. Previously, he worked in the print & sign industry for 2 years, creating assets for a wide range of applications and sizes.
He takes pride in his creative body of work and is eager to grow and advance as a designer. Working primarily with web based mediums, Ethan is driven to show the importance of branding throughout all of his work. Emphasizing creativity, branding, and efficiency.
In his free time, Ethan enjoys being outside, snowboarding in the winter and rock climbing/bouldering in the summer. As well as screen printing, skateboarding, hiking, and working on his 99 Mazda mx-5.
Noah Mirro
SEO Associate
Noah Mirro
SEO Associate
Noah Mirro is an SEO Associate at LSEO.
Noah graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing and Management. During his time at Penn State, Noah joined the LSEO team as an intern for the Spring 2021 semester. After that semester, he came back to work with us over the summer part-time. Upon graduation, Noah joined the team permanently in January 2022 as an SEO Associate.
Noah is a huge fan of sports, with his favorite teams being the Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Penguins. When not watching sports or being with friends and family, he enjoys listening to music, playing video games or watching a movie.
Abigail Mills
SEO Associate
Abigail Mills
SEO Associate
Abbie graduated from Loyola University Maryland in 2021 with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing. While in school, she worked in the athletic department as a student marketing assistant where she promoted athletic events. She was also able to intern with a local minor league baseball team in their marketing department. She also spent a year studying abroad in Leuven, Belgium. While there, she was able to visit France, Switzerland, Germany, and England. She hopes to be able to return to Europe someday. Abbie is now an SEO Associate here at LSEO.
Abbie is a fan of Yankees baseball and Harry Styles. Abbie also likes to travel to new places & try new restaurants. When she’s not working, she is looking forward to her next concert & hanging out with her friends or her kitten named Toast.
Ashlee Przywara
SEO Associate
Ashlee Przywara
SEO Associate
Ashlee graduated from Wilkes University in 2022 with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing. During her time at Wilkes, she worked as a Career Ambassador where she helped students find and navigate through the internship program.
In the summer of 2020 Ashlee interned with the Paid Media team here at LSEO, where her love for digital marketing began. When her internship ended, Ashlee went on to complete many other internships in digital marketing and event marketing with local companies. Now, we’ve welcomed Ashlee back as an SEO Associate.
Ashlee also has a Pitbull named Cooper who she adores and loves. Also in her free time Ashlee loves trying new restaurants and visiting wineries with her friends.
Jahquan McIntosh
SEO Associate
Jahquan McIntosh
SEO Associate
Jahquan is a member of the SEO team. He began his college education at Luzerne County Community College in August of 2016. He graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing and Management in May of 2021.
After graduation, Jahquan gained experience in customer service. During this time, he gained experience in time management, taking accountability, and being an effective team member.
While not at work, you will see Jahquan watching and playing basketball. He also enjoys finding new music and movies. He is constantly on the search for new music to add to his playlists, or movies to see in theaters.
Bryden Peters
Paid Search & Social Associate
Bryden Peters
Paid Search & Social Associate
Bryden graduated from Luzerne County Community College with a certification in Digital Marketing. While there she played on the women’s basketball team and received the NJCAA Women’s Basketball All-Academic First Team Achievement award for obtaining a 4.0 cumulative grade point average. As well as being on the 2021 & 2022 President’s List for obtaining a 4.0 cumulative grade point average.
Before LSEO, she worked for a local oddities parlor called ‘The Strange & Unusual’ where she was their social media manager for 3 years. She created content daily for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok while maintaining a following between 10K-185K people. Bryden is eager to help businesses succeed in the digital, social media-driven world we live in today.
In her spare time, Bryden enjoys playing video games, traveling to amusement parks, and spending time with her family and two dogs, Bear and Vert.
