The person who owns the shares of stock at the time of ex-dividend date. The dividend is more of a secondary concern when selling options for income. I think having the potential of 19% annualized returns is the more important figure to worry about than potentially missing a couple of dividend payments. Besides put selling is less risky than owning shares out right since you are paid up front to name the price that you want to own said shares.

Thanks for the comment. Hopefully I can help others start to accept this great stock market strategy.