Walton Kay
Manager, search Marketing team

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Originally from Austin, Texas, Walton graduated from Ole Miss with a Bachelor's in Integrated Marketing Communications. He spent 3 years working in sales and client consulting for marketing tech/software companies both in Chicago and Austin. Walton joined the Search Marketing team as an associate at RyTech in late 2018. He was promoted internally to lead the Search Marketing Team in March of 2020 where he will be working closely with associates to understand their clients' needs and help them grow in their skills. His goal is to truly understand client's goals and work as a team to help surpass them.

What are your main responsibilities at RyTech?

I’m a part of the SEO team at RyTech and work to find new innovative ways to bring increased online visibility to our clients.

What is your favorite part of your job?

I love working in downtown Chicago and also love getting to know my clients!

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Stadium Arcadium - Red Hot Chili Peppers

ARE YOU A NIGHT OWL OR morning person?

I’m a night owl who wishes he was a morning person.

Favorite holiday and why?

Previously would have said Christmas but Chicago winters are brutal so I’m going with the 4th of July.

dogs or cats?

DOGS.

How would your third-grade teacher describe you?

Curious and maybe slightly ADD.

What's your favorite famous or inspirational quote?

“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.” -Willie Nelson

If you had an extra hour in the day, how would you spend it?

Maybe call my mom.

How would you describe your perfect Sunday?

Picture this: the sun is out, Dallas Cowboys are winning, and I’m literally covered in Golden Retriever puppies.