Social Strategy1 was founded in 2011 and began primarily as a data analytics and social media listening company, providing our clients with actionable insights and business intelligence derived from big data and social media monitoring.
We’ve since expanded into a full-service digital marketing agency. From boosting online traffic and brand awareness, to generating qualified leads and increasing sales, our online marketing company will help your business grow with successful marketing, advertising, content creation, and website services.
As a company, we’ve sworn to be uncompromising in our dedication to quality and attention to detail. We’re perfectly satisfied being a smaller agency, allowing us to be more nimble and personable than larger firms in order to better serve our clients and continually deliver optimal results. We are grateful to be able to share our clients’ dedication to their products and services and commit to using our skills to showcase them in their best light.
Why Choose Social Strategy1?
• We tailor our digital marketing strategies to fit your specific needs
As our President, Dennis utilizes an extensive management, operational and financial background to bring long-term value to clients while driving results for employees and stakeholders using his 25+ years of experience in the communications and financial arenas. Prior to starting SS1, he worked as a CPA before shifting into the communications industry. When he's not working, he can typically be found skiing in Colorado, golfing, spending time with family, and playing with his dog Maggie.
Mike Lewis
Chairman & Co-Founder
Mike is both a successful entrepreneur and a seasoned CEO. Over the past several decades he has established a track record of starting, operating, financing and monetizing numerous ventures. For the last 15+ years, Mike's focus has expanded to include social commerce transactions and monetizing social media. He helped launch Social Strategy1 in 2011 as a leading enterprise partner assisting companies in building and monitoring the most effective social media strategies. When he's not working, Mike can be found spending time with his family and traveling.
Larry Hill
Chief Technology Officer
Larry is an IT Guru with over 20 years of experience in the transformational technology industry, where he's made a career out of building high-performing teams, advancing complex organizational strategies, and delivering cutting-edge software solutions to a diverse clientele. As an accomplished professional, he has earned numerous distinctions for exceptional performance and leadership.
When he's not working, Larry can be found woodworking in his garage, spending time with family, and grilling out by the pool.
Darren McDowell
Director of Software Development
Darren has over 25 years of experience in the information technology field, covering industries such as insurance, health care, social work, government, telecommunications, and social media. Using Natural Language Processing techniques he is able to glean business intelligence from these systems which all business users to make more informed decisions. Darren is a South Carolina native and, when he's not working, he can typically be found spending time with his family and going to the beach.
Rachel Hargrove
Director of Operations
Rachel is a marketing strategist by day, a comic book enthusiast and film nerd by night. She has 10 years of career experience in the marketing and communications industries, with a special passion for digital marketing. When she's not working, Rachel can typically be found attending comic-con events, traveling to music/film festivals, watching Turner Classic Movies and Japanese anime, reading Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels, or spending time with family and her dog Harley Quinn.
Amanda Roser
Director, Digital & Social Media
Amanda is marketing focused during the day, and a mom of 2 all other hours of the day. She has 15 years of career experience helping brands and companies create engaging web content, graphic designs, and social posts for clients and customers alike. When she's not at the office, Amanda is spending time planning the next adventure to let her family experience everything around them.
Natalie Behling
Senior Manager
Natalie is an experienced graphic designer with notable skills in website design, digital/print graphics, logo design, photography, videography, and SEO/social media content creation for a variety of industries and brands. When she's not working, Natalie can typically be found spending time with her cat named Bear, golfing, swimming, reading, watching movies, antique shopping, and cheering for the Green Bay Packers on game days.
Tommy Gerace
Business Development & Digital Marketing Manager
Tommy is a digital marketing and analytics professional, bringing over a decade of operations experience to the table. From Walt Disney World in Orlando to the Superdome in New Orleans, he has done it all from managing major sporting events and your favorite concerts, to building and promoting local events. His passion lies in having his clients success exceed their expectations and building lasting relationships with them. Outside of the office, Tommy is a rugby player and musician who loves spending time with his puppy, Tilly. He's an avid sports fan - you can always find the New Orleans Saints, LSU Tigers, or NOLA Gold streaming on a device.
Addison Doerr
Digital Marketing Associate
Carolyn Jowers
Sr. Data Analyst
Carolyn is a data analyst with over 10 years of experience. She is an expert in her field with skills in data analysis, social media research and marketing, big data listening, and customer service. In her free time, Carolyn enjoys volunteering and spending time with her family.
Rebecca Neubauer
Sr. Marketing Consultant
Rebecca has over 7 years of experience in the digital marketing industry. She has a passion for content writing, photography and social media. When she's not working, Rebecca can typically be found traveling, swimming, and spending time with her family and two dogs.
Sylvia Gendron
Graphic Designer
Sylvia is ex-military and an experienced graphic designer with notable skills in website design, graphics, press checks, letterhead, pre-press, typography, packaging, and brand implementation. Her web experience includes website product maintenance, design and graphics with Magento and Wordpress. When she's not working, Sylvia can be found spending time with her family, watching movies and traveling.
Want to Join Our Team?
We’re always looking for talented passionate people to our team. Social Strategy1 is a fast-growing team of social media data geeks. We are dedicated to building a better product, designing more effective social media strategies and keeping our clients profitable. Our goal is to provide the best in class social media solutions to global enterprises and small businesses a like. If you have a passion for social media marketing, building social apps or building client relationships, let us know.
