The Apogee Search management team provides a rare combination of marketing know-how, business leadership and technology expertise. Our management team has been doing Search Engine Optimization since 1995, and Paid Search since early 1998 (within one week of when it began). Over the years, they have developed customized solutions that have generated millions in revenue for a wide range of clients in a variety of industries.
William R. Leake
Founder, President, and CEO
Brian P. Combs
Founder, Senior Vice President, and Chief Futurist
Gary Bahl
Director of Account Services
Ian Strain-Seymour
Director of Search Marketing Services

“We’re very impressed with Apogee's creative thought and ability to identify potential users of our software. You can bet we’ll be spreading the good word about you when we encounter colleagues who could benefit from your services.”
-Lisa Wells, VP of Marketing
Mesquite Software
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