Team
Meet our team
Team
Meet our team
High-quality content needs a healthy, open internet to reach its full potential. Meet the team providing the growth and monetization infrastructure that todays leading voices depend on.
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[Michael Sanchez]
Michael Sanchez
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
[Michael Sanchez]
Michael Sanchez
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Sanchez is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Raptive (formerly CafeMedia and AdThrive). He is responsible for leading the Company as it builds a creator-first future where independent creators become the most valuable and important part of digital media. In his role, he is focused on supporting an extraordinary 300-person team while growing the companys capabilities that empower the worlds best creators to build their businesses and compete at the highest levels on their own terms.
A serial entrepreneur, Michael co-founded and served as President of Do Something, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping millions of young people each year take action to improve their communities. He also co-founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of the profitable 94 Cup Daily, the nations only daily newspaper dedicated to the 1994 World Cup soccer tournament held in the United States.
Michael is an avid soccer player who played at the nations top-ranked University of Virginia team in college before playing professionally in Zimbabwe while teaching high school math. He currently enjoys playing in an overly competitive mens soccer league and working to avoid injury. As a child, Michael traveled around the world as a top-ranked junior chess player. He received extensive media coverage as a chess prodigy, conducting dozens of chess exhibitions and earning a draw with the #3 ranked player in the world.
He graduated from Columbia Law School with honors and has a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia.
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[Andrew Shue]
Andrew Shue
Co-founder
[Andrew Shue]
Andrew Shue
Co-founder
Andrew, along with CEO Michael Sanchez, is a co-founder of Raptive (formerly CafeMedia and AdThrive.)
In addition to his career in digital media, Andrew has worked as an actor, movie producer, professional soccer player, and community activist.
He played a leading role in the hit TV show Melrose Place, produced the feature film Gracie, played pro soccer for the LA Galaxy for two seasons, and co-founded two national organizations, Do Something (launched in 1994 with Michael) and The People (started in 2018). Both groups seek to catalyze social change and reform through service, community building, and activism. -
[Paul Bannister]
Paul Bannister
Chief Strategy Officer
[Paul Bannister]
Paul Bannister
Chief Strategy Officer
Paul Bannister is the Chief Strategy Officer at Raptive. In his role, he leads the company’s advertising teams to drive the best performance for creators and advertisers. His teams work to create compelling media experiences that connect the worlds largest brands with the companys 6,500+ websites.
He joined the company in 2006 and held a series of senior strategy and development roles before being appointed Chief Strategy Officer. During his tenure, he has been a key architect in developing the companys industry-leading programmatic approach and shaping its cutting-edge products and programs.
Before joining Raptive, he founded Online Gaming Review, one of the first websites dedicated to computer games, authored two books on computer games, and held roles at USWeb/CKS, Ameritrade, and CMP Media.
As AI reshapes the industry, Paul is focused on finding solutions that help creators thrive. He does this through his leadership on the IAB Tech Lab board, his work on the RSL publisher steering committee, and his work with Prebid.
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[Emily Burt]
Emily Burt
Chief Creator Officer
[Emily Burt]
Emily Burt
Chief Creator Officer
Emily Burt leads Raptives Customer Service teams. In her role, she focuses on expanding the company’s best-in-class customer service operations and developing new capabilities beyond its core advertising offering to ensure creators and publishers are equipped with the best features and services to sustainably grow their businesses in the long term.
Prior to joining the company, Emily spent 17 years in various roles at Google, including leading YouTube’s Creator and Artist Development team for the Americas region. Before joining Google, she was a professional soccer player, playing in the first U.S. women’s professional soccer league and in Russia’s professional league.
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[William Eisner]
William Eisner
Chief Product Officer
[William Eisner]
William Eisner
Chief Product Officer
With more than 20 years of experience in media and advertising product leadership, Will leads Raptives product and UX teams and drives the companys overall product vision, serving the creators and enterprise publishers running 6,500+ websites in the network.
Prior to joining the company, Will led product teams responsible for TripAdvisors flagship hotels marketplace, WordStreams online advertising platform, and Acquias Drupal enterprise digital experience platform.
Will graduated from Columbia University and happily carries on a family tradition in advertising following his great-uncle, who wrote a well-known ad jingle for Muriel Cigars in the 1950s.
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[Marc McCollum]
Marc McCollum
Chief Growth Officer
[Marc McCollum]
Marc McCollum
Chief Growth Officer
As Chief Growth Officer at Raptive, Marc McCollum is a driving force behind the companys expansion and innovation. He is focused on broadening the Raptive creator network while developing new revenue streams that unlock monetization opportunities for 6,500+ websites.
Marc is also a leading advocate for the future of the open internet in the evolving digital landscape, championing responsible AI policies that protect and empower creators. His work ensures Raptive remains at the forefront of innovation in digital advertising, creator support, and industry leadership.
Prior to joining Raptive, Marc was the President of Media and Commerce at Red Ventures, a premier data-driven media and marketing services company (#13 on Comscore at the time). At Red Ventures, Marc drove the acquisition of CNET Media Group and led a team to deliver the growth objectives of nine premium digital brands, including CNET, ZDNet, Metacritic, GameSpot and TVGuide. He also led RVs strategic content partnership with TIME Magazine, grew Bankrates Deposits and Wealth Management platform and launched a digital R&D incubator, starting over 20 digital businesses.
Marc spent the first 20 years of his career at Accenture, where he was a partner advising clients and leading engagements focused on content, marketing, adtech and customer acquisition. His time at Accenture included 3 years in Indonesia, where, among other initiatives, he launched an Innovation Center to reduce poverty and improve financial inclusion through technology innovation.
Marc lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife and three children.
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[Tina Pautz]
Tina Pautz
Chief Business Officer
[Tina Pautz]
Tina Pautz
Chief Business Officer
As Chief Business Officer, Tina leads Raptives media companies unit, overseeing best-in-class customer service and the technology, brand safety, and yield-optimization capabilities that help media companies and publishers streamline modern programmatic monetization. She is also responsible for operations for the companys marketing and new business functions.
Tina leads a team that creates meaningful revenue opportunities by expanding capabilities beyond core advertising, helping enterprise publishers win more premium demand (PMP/programmatic direct + direct sales), diversifying traffic beyond search volatility, and strengthening identity-driven monetization for long-term resilience in a squeezed media economy.
Before joining Raptive, Tina led ConvertroVerizon Medias marketing attribution, analytics, and activation platformand previously oversaw client services and operations for Ad.com Dynamic Retargeter (ADR), having been a key participant in the sale of Buysight to AOL. She began her career in finance, working in asset management and real estate investment before joining Buysight as its seventh employee.
Tina graduated from the University of Southern California (Fight On!) and currently resides in Naples, FL, with her horse and mini labradoodle. When shes not at work or the barn, you can find her on a yoga mat or chasing powder in Big Sky, MT.
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[John Roa]
John Roa
Chief AI Officer and GM, Raptive Intelligence
[John Roa]
John Roa
Chief AI Officer and GM, Raptive Intelligence
John Roa is Chief AI Officer and GM, Raptive Intelligence, where he leads the companys AI strategy and the development of new intelligence products for creators, publishers, consumers, and enterprise partners.
Over the last 25 years, he has built technology companies across AI, product, design, commerce, and consumer behavior. His work is rooted in a technical background in computer science and a long-running focus on how intelligent systems can shape better products, markets, and customer experiences. He has founded and served as CEO of seven companies, including KTA, a design consultancy that became one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. before being acquired by Salesforce. At Salesforce, he led a global consulting team focused on helping enterprise customers build better digital products and customer experiences.
He also founded AlchemyAI, an agentic food-intelligence platform built to understand recipes, substitutions, grocery intent, household preferences, retail commerce and consumer decision-making, which Raptive acquired in 2026. That work reflects his broader focus on moving AI beyond simple answers toward trusted, useful systems that understand behavior, context, intent, and action.
Outside of work, he is a proud husband and father who finds balance in the analog world through tennis, martial arts, gardening, cooking, collecting classic cars, and building furniture in the woodshop. He has also led global philanthropic efforts across early education, conservation, and wildlife protection. -
[James Baldwin]
James Baldwin
Senior Vice President, Publisher Performance
[James Baldwin]
James Baldwin
Senior Vice President, Publisher Performance
James and his team of ad performance experts work behind the scenes, helping creators make as much money as possible by analyzing network data, troubleshooting ad issues, and designing ad strategies to deliver industry-leading RPMs. James lives in Fargo, North Dakota, with his wife and two kids and farms on the occasional summer weekend.
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[Phil Chiang]
Phil Chiang
Senior Vice President, Growth and Operations
[Phil Chiang]
Phil Chiang
Senior Vice President, Growth and Operations
As the SVP, Growth & Operations, Philip leads the companys growth, product and strategic marketing as well as marketing operations. Previously with Vimeo and SoundCloud, Philip has been working with independent creators for many years and is passionate about helping creators grow their careers and make a living doing what they love.
Philip earned his BS from Boston College and his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He lives in NYC and can often be seen running through Central Park with his faithful yellow Labrador, Luke.
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[Ryan Chichirico]
Ryan Chichirico
Senior Vice President, Engineering
[Ryan Chichirico]
Ryan Chichirico
Senior Vice President, Engineering
As the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Raptive, Ryan Chichirico leads the company’s ad code and applications engineering teams in developing innovative solutions that drive growth and empower creators. Ryan brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as VP of Engineering at Sovrn, where he oversaw the Sovrn Ad Exchange, Affiliate, and the Publisher Platform.
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Colorado State University and possesses a diverse technical background, including expertise in wireless location systems, multimedia platforms, and operating SaaS products. His teams have successfully built, deployed, and maintained numerous high-performance client/server applications capable of managing tens of billions of transactions daily.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family exploring the beautiful outdoors of Colorado. He is committed to giving back through volunteering at local non-profits or traveling the world to leave a positive impact on those he meets. -
[Becca Clark]
Becca Clark
Vice President, Creator Partnerships Management
[Becca Clark]
Becca Clark
Vice President, Creator Partnerships Management
Becca Clark is VP, Creator Partnerships Management at Raptive, where she leads the talented team responsible for fostering meaningful connections and delivering exceptional customer service and personalized support for Raptives top creators.
Since joining the company in 2014, Becca has played a pivotal role in shaping Raptives growth and success, wearing many hatsall with a focus on building deep, impactful relationships and helping creators thrive.
Becca earned her bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Samford University and began her career in the non-profit sector, where she developed content and programs for families and parents. She lives in a Phoenix suburb with her husband and three children, where she enjoys spending time outdoors and making the most of Arizonas beautiful landscapes.
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[Kim Crain]
Kim Crain
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
[Kim Crain]
Kim Crain
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Kim leads the Human Resources efforts for Raptive, focused on building and engaging a world-class team. Prior to joining the company, she was a senior consultant with RealHR Solutions providing management-level HR support to businesses and not-for-profits in New York City. She has held senior HR positions at Public Health Solutions and Full Moon Interactive and started her career at ADP. Kim graduated from Arizona State University.
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[Brynne Delerson]
Brynne Delerson
Senior Vice President, Product Marketing
[Brynne Delerson]
Brynne Delerson
Senior Vice President, Product Marketing
Brynne leads Product Marketing for Raptive, drawing from her fifteen years of experience in blogging and online content creation. Shes passionate about the creator economy and uses this to connect Raptives creators and publishers with exactly the solutions, products, and services they need to succeed.
Before joining Raptive, Brynne established and ran her own ad-monetized website and business, gaining hands-on experience and insight in everything from WordPress development and email marketing to SEO and photography. She came on board in 2017 to lead Raptives customer communications efforts, and over the years, has been instrumental in developing numerous processes, communication channels, and educational resources and opportunities for creators.
A lifetime lover of literature, Brynne splits her free time between reading and writing. She enjoys 300 days of sunshine in the Colorado mountains where she lives with her husband and two cats. -
[Shobha Doshi]
Shobha Doshi
Senior Vice President, Programmatic Strategy & Operations
[Shobha Doshi]
Shobha Doshi
Senior Vice President, Programmatic Strategy & Operations
Shobha Doshi is the Senior Vice President of Programmatic Strategy and Operations at Raptive. She leads the programmatic sales and partnerships team, connecting Raptive’s 6,500+ sites to the best advertising technology partners programmatically. Shobha brings more than a decade of experience in advertising technology to her role.
Beginning her stint at Raptive within sales development, Shobha took on a new role in Revenue Operations before becoming the leading force and an integral member of the team responsible for architecting and building the company’s programmatic strategy and team. This new programmatic strategy unlocked a significant expansion opportunity, enabling Raptive to grow its capabilities and help thousands of creators tap into the companys leading advertising technology. Before joining Raptive, Shobha held digital media sales positions at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and The New York Times. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and received an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
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[Walt Dublin]
Walt Dublin
Senior Vice President, Media Partnerships
[Walt Dublin]
Walt Dublin
Senior Vice President, Media Partnerships
Walt Dublin serves as the Senior Vice President of Media Partnerships at Raptive, where he oversees a team dedicated to driving the growth and success of new media company partnerships. With a career rooted in helping some of the worlds largest media companies scale their audiences and unlock new revenue opportunities, Walt combines strategic expertise with a passion for innovation to drive meaningful growth.
Prior to joining Raptive, Walt led supply-side partnership development for companies such as Revcontent, MGID, and Decide Technologies, delivering measurable impact and helping shape cutting-edge approaches to digital advertising and audience engagement.
Walt is a proud alumnus of The Ohio State University, where he was a member of the Buckeyes’ 2006 and 2007 Big Ten Championship football teams. He now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his three children, where he enjoys balancing his professional endeavors with quality family time. -
[Rene Freling]
Rene Freling
Senior Vice President, Community
[Rene Freling]
Rene Freling
Senior Vice President, Community
Rene Freling is Senior Vice President, Community at Raptive. Having previously overseen our Creator Solutions division, he currently heads up Creator/Influencer Growth and Operations for our Community platform.
Rene joined the company in 2020, after holding a number of leadership roles at digital media and tech companies on both sides of the Atlantic. He has previously held senior commercial, editorial, operations and general management positions at companies including The Telegraph, Travelzoo and Momondo (now part of Kayak). Hes also a former CEO/founder, journalist, and travel blogger, and has studied at The University of Sheffield, INSEAD and MIT Sloan. -
[Courtney Kahn]
Courtney Kahn
Executive Vice President, Content Marketing
[Courtney Kahn]
Courtney Kahn
Executive Vice President, Content Marketing
Courtney Kahn is the EVP of Content Marketing at Raptive, where she leads content, communications, education, and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on creating meaningful experiences for creators and media companies at every stage of their journey.
For the past decade, Courtney has worked alongside independent creators, helping them navigate an increasingly complex internet. Earlier in her career, she taught high school English and ran a photography business in Florida, experiences that shaped her belief that the best companies arent built by people who all followed the same path, but by teams with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
She earned a degree from Florida State University and lives on the Florida coast with her husband and two daughters. -
[Matt Kerr]
Matt Kerr
Senior Vice President, Business Operations
[Matt Kerr]
Matt Kerr
Senior Vice President, Business Operations
Matt is the Senior Vice President of Business Operations at Raptive, overseeing marketing operations, analytics, onboarding, and network policy. Previously, Matt spent more than ten years at Dotdash (now People Inc.) in various leadership roles across advertising operations, programmatic media, and performance marketing.
Matt graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a B.A. in Music Industry. He lives in Brooklyn, NY, with his wife and daughter, and enjoys concerts, ice hockey, and growing his record collection.
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[Jonathan King]
Jonathan King
Executive Vice President, Revenue Operations
[Jonathan King]
Jonathan King
Executive Vice President, Revenue Operations
Jon King is the Executive Vice President of Revenue Operations at Raptive, .overseeing the teams responsible for maximizing revenue for every Raptive publisher and creator and the overall organization. He also defines business processes alongside consumer and sales functions.
Prior to joining the company in 2008, Jon was a corporate strategy and business process consultant for Fortune 100 firms. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BAS in Systems Science & Engineering and a BA in Economics, and he holds an MBA with concentrations in Marketing and Finance from Columbia University. Jon lives in New Jersey with his wife, two daughters, and family dog.
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[Mikaela Kingsley]
Mikaela Kingsley
Senior Vice President, SolutionsMedia Companies
[Mikaela Kingsley]
Mikaela Kingsley
Senior Vice President, SolutionsMedia Companies
Mikaela Kingsley, SVP of SolutionsMedia Companies at Raptive, has been with the company since 2014, and on the Enterprise team since its start in 2018. With a background in data, client service, and revenue operations, Mikaela leads strategic partnerships with Raptives enterprise publishers, helping guide high-impact monetization decisions that drive sustainable growth.
Mikaela graduated from the University of Virginia with bachelors degrees in Commerce and Psychology. Before joining Raptive, she worked at Comscore and a GroupM media agency, where she developed her analytical and client relations expertise. Her broad experience gives her a deep understanding of what publishers need to succeed.
Mikaela lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, two daughters, and two cats.
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[Max Kotov]
Max Kotov
Senior Director, Product
[Max Kotov]
Max Kotov
Senior Director, Product
Max Kotov leads Product Management at Raptive across two key groups. The Creator Tools & Insights team empowers creators to grow audiences and revenue through intuitive dashboards and actionable insights, while the Data team ensures robust and efficient data operations for both Raptive’s internal stakeholders and its network of over 6,500+ websites. Combining product management expertise with a strong technical foundation, Max brings both strategic vision and hands-on experience to this leadership role.
Max’s passion for building technology products emerged earlyfrom creating an award-winning website while in middle school to his current work mentoring the next generation of product managers. Originally from Russia, Max came to the United States as an exchange student and began his college journey at 16. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, and lives in New York City with his wife.
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[Erika Leone]
Erika Leone
Executive Vice President, Brand Marketing
[Erika Leone]
Erika Leone
Executive Vice President, Brand Marketing
Erika Leone is EVP, Brand Marketing at Raptive, where she leads brand, integrated marketing, events, and creative services.
Previously, Erika led global brand marketing at SoundCloud, where she helped usher in a new era for audio streaming and artist pay equity. Through campaigns, editorial, events, and partnerships, she transformed the brand from product platform to the pulse of whats next in music. Prior to SoundCloud, Erika held brand marketing, strategy and creative roles at Under Armour, DDB New York, and MKTG, working consistently throughout her career to elevate and celebrate the incredible stories of artists, athletes, and creators worldwide.
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[MaryRay Lombardo]
MaryRay Lombardo
Senior Vice President, Sales
[MaryRay Lombardo]
MaryRay Lombardo
Senior Vice President, Sales
MaryRay Lombardo is the Senior Vice President of Sales at Raptive, where she leads the sales and marketing teams and connects our advertising partners with the creators that run 6,500+ websites through best-in-class content and media programs. MaryRay brings nearly two decades of experience in sales and marketing to her role. Prior to joining Raptive, she held digital sales & leadership positions at Dotdash Meredith (now People Inc.), Martha Stewart, Undertone, and CBS. MaryRay holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan.
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[Patrick McCann]
Patrick McCann
Senior Vice President, Research
[Patrick McCann]
Patrick McCann
Senior Vice President, Research
Patrick McCann’s role at Raptive often involves strategic initiatives focused on improving monetization. His work includes content and reader segmentation, experimental design, user privacy, audience addressability, ad marketplace dynamics, and the evaluation of emerging technologies. McCann can offer innovative solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of digital publishers and creators.
His leadership role at Prebid.org, where he serves on the board and chairs the committee responsible for publishing Prebid.js, gives him insights into the latest developments in ad tech that he can leverage to inform Raptive’s strategies. This dual role enhances his ability to drive forward-thinking initiatives at Raptive and within the broader ad tech community.
Previously, Patrick was Raptives Vice President of Data Science. Before joining the team in 2013, Patrick was Lead Data Scientist at eXelate and a statistician at comScore.
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[Jordan Moore]
Jordan Moore
Executive Vice President, Creator Advocacy
[Jordan Moore]
Jordan Moore
Executive Vice President, Creator Advocacy
Jordan has a decade of experience building relationships with the highest-quality creators in the industry which enabled him to develop a deep understanding of the day-to-day needs and challenges creators face in their businesses. After building a first-class Account Management team, he now uses his experience to advocate for creators and grow Raptives services to better support their needs. As one of the earliest employees at AdThrive (now Raptive), he has been with the company since 2013.
Jordan graduated from Oklahoma State and started his career working for the non-profit, Compassion International. After 11 years in Colorado, Jordan now lives in Oklahoma City with his wife and 3 daughters (#girldad). He enjoys mountain biking, driving his Jeep, and everything Star Wars.
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[Marla Newman]
Marla Newman
Executive Vice President, Sales
[Marla Newman]
Marla Newman
Executive Vice President, Sales
Marla Newman is EVP, Sales at Raptive. In her role, shes responsible for leading the company’s best-in-class sales organization and driving the strategy that connects advertisers to its creators’ 224M monthly visitors. Marla, a 20-year digital media veteran, joined Raptive from DotDash Meredith (now People Inc.), where she was President of Digital SalesLifestyle Group.
Joining Meredith Corporation in 2016, she led all aspects of the digital team’s go-to-market strategy and execution for brand, agency, and holding company partners, doubling Meredith Corporation’s digital media business growth while creating a best-in-class sales organization of nearly 200 team members. She was also responsible for spearheading the largest strategic brand partnerships in the company’s history and was an integral part of post-acquisition integrations during Meredith’s acquisition of Time Inc., and again during the company’s merger with DotDash.
Prior to joining DotDash Meredith, Newman served as Global Head of Agency Development at AOL and Microsoft and held senior leadership roles at FOX Sports Digital, MTV Networks, and MSN.
Marla is a graduate of the University of Oregon and a member of The Advertising Group of New York’s Board of Directors.
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[Ami Patel]
Ami Patel
Senior Vice President, Data and Analytics
[Ami Patel]
Ami Patel
Senior Vice President, Data and Analytics
Ami Patel leads Raptives Data & Analytics team. Ami and her team focus on driving better understanding and decision-making through better tools and data.
Ami brings over 20 years of research and digital media experience to the role. Before joining Raptive, Ami was the analytics owner for various products at Comscore, a global media measurement and analytics company. Prior to her time at Comscore, Ami contracted as a Software Engineer at the U.S. Department of Education.
Ami was born and raised in India and moved to the U.S. for higher education in the 90s. She currently lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and daughter.
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[Hal Rotholz]
Hal Rotholz
Senior Vice President, Product
[Hal Rotholz]
Hal Rotholz
Senior Vice President, Product
Hal Rotholz is the Senior Vice President, Product for the Raptive Ad Code team. He oversees Product team members responsible for driving incremental revenue and visitor engagement across Display, Video, Identity and On Page Experience. He balances a mix of needs across creator revenue performance, site visitor experience and advertiser ad performance. Hal brings over 20 years of web monetization experience, having previously worked at Dotdash Meredith overseeing Revenue Products, Mobile Web, Affiliate, SEO and Emerging Platforms. With a background in web engineering, Hal began his career in online technology creating a gaming social network startup during the birth of the social network era.
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[Matthew Ryan]
Matthew Ryan
Senior Vice President, Growth Marketing
[Matthew Ryan]
Matthew Ryan
Senior Vice President, Growth Marketing
Matthew serves as Senior Vice President of Growth Marketing, leading acquisition strategies to expand the company’s network of 6,500+ websites. He brings deep expertise in scaling creator economy platforms and is focused on developing sustainable growth strategies that help creators build and monetize their audiences in an evolving digital landscape.
Prior to joining Raptive, Matthew was Chief Marketing Officer at Tumblr, where he led the platform’s strategic transformation from an ad-dependent model to a creator-centric marketplace. Under his leadership, Tumblr launched a comprehensive monetization suite, including subscriptions, digital goods, and tipping features, which drove a 25% increase in daily active users.
Matthew’s track record in the creator economy extends across multiple platforms. At OnlineMedEd, he transformed a medical education startup into a market leader, achieving 200% user growth and driving a 12x increase in company valuation. He also held brand strategy roles at Twitter and led marketing for CogX, Europe’s premier AI conference.
Matthew graduated from Lancaster University in the UK with a BSc in Marketing. Originally from England, he now lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife and three sons. In his free time, Matthew writes and illustrates children’s books.
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[Steven Samuels]
Steven Samuels
Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration
[Steven Samuels]
Steven Samuels
Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration
Steve oversees Raptive’s finance and administrative efforts, including accounting, human resources, financial planning, investor relations, and legal. Prior to joining the company, he worked at Deutsche Bank. Steve graduated from McGill University in Canada, with an MBA with an emphasis in Finance and a BSc in Microbiology and Immunology. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and two daughters.
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![[Andrew Shue]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Shue-Andrew-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Paul Bannister]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Bannister-Paul-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Emily Burt]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Burt-Emily-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[William Eisner]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Eisner-Will-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Marc McCollum]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_McCollum-Marc-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Tina Pautz]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Pautz-Tina-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[John Roa]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/John-Roa-Raptive-Headshot-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[James Baldwin]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Baldwin-James-1-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Phil Chiang]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Chiang-Phil-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Ryan Chichirico]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Chichirico-Ryan-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Becca Clark]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Clark-Becca-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Kim Crain]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Crain-Kim-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Brynne Delerson]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Delerson-Brynne-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Shobha Doshi]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Doshi-Shobha-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Walt Dublin]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Dublin-Walt-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Rene Freling]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Freling-Rene-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Courtney Kahn]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Kahn-Courtney-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Matt Kerr]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Kerr-Matt-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Jonathan King]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_King-Jonathan-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Mikaela Kingsley]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Kingsley-Mikaela-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Max Kotov]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Kotov-Max-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
![[Erika Leone]](https://raptive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptive_Team_Leone-Erika-1-12x0-c-default.png){kind=link}
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