Management Team
Ryan Howard is the Chief Architect and Head of Strategy at Complete SEO.
He leads the agency’s search, design, and development teams, driving innovation across client campaigns with a focus on ROI, market leadership, and long-term growth. With a deep background in search marketing, automation, and full-stack development, Ryan brings a systems-level approach to solving complex marketing challenges.
Over the past 20 years, he has designed and executed high-impact SEO and growth strategies across local, national, and enterprise-level markets — from hyper-competitive service industries to multimillion-dollar ecommerce brands. His work spans technical audits, content systems, link acquisition strategies, CRO, and scalable automation frameworks.
From sales and marketing operations to software development, Ryan focuses on how technology can best serve both business and user needs — whether that means driving visibility and lead flow or crafting seamless, intuitive user experiences.
Kyle Sanders is the Head of Search at Complete SEO, where he leads strategy across organic SEO, local search, paid media, and link acquisition. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Kyle has helped businesses of all sizes achieve lasting visibility and measurable growth in highly competitive markets.
Kyle’s background includes extensive work in eCommerce SEO, where he’s secured top placements in cutthroat verticals like health supplements, headsets, and consumer electronics. He’s also led local SEO and national campaigns for some of Austin’s most recognized companies—helping them dominate local maps, increase inbound leads, and scale their search visibility with precision.
In addition to his organic expertise, Kyle is a certified Google Ads Partner, managing high-performance paid search campaigns that complement long-term SEO goals. His approach is data-driven and ROI-focused, often blending content strategy, technical SEO, and media buying into unified, high-impact campaigns.
Charles Howard is the Head of Projects at Complete SEO, where he oversees the full project lifecycle - from initial client onboarding through strategic planning, execution, and reporting. With a sharp eye for process optimization and a knack for juggling priorities, Charles currently manages the teams responsible for over 60 active client accounts across a wide range of industries. His organizational precision and commitment to results make him a cornerstone of the agency’s ongoing success.
Charles brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked at Mood Media, a global leader in customer experience and integrated marketing solutions. There, he led large-scale campaigns for high-profile brands including Nike, Restoration Hardware, Williams-Sonoma, Target, and many others—honing his skills in cross-functional collaboration, digital strategy, and enterprise-level project coordination.
At Complete SEO, Charles blends his deep knowledge of SEO best practices with a strong foundation in client service and team leadership. Whether he's aligning technical audits with business goals or ensuring seamless communication between departments, he’s driven by one thing: delivering real, measurable results.
