About - Advanced Resources

About Advanced Resources

Get To Know Us

Get to know Advanced Resources

We are a group of hard working, dedicated professionals who are committed to providing quality staffing solutions to our clients and creating opportunities for our candidates. We have different interests, like cooking, baseball, traveling, golf, volunteering, teaching and even an appreciation for 80s music – just like you, we are multi-dimensional. Regardless of where our personal passions lie, one thing is universal, our desire to create solutions and to find a great career fit for you!

Our company goal.

Since 2002, many of the nation’s most respected Fortune 500 companies have turned to us for innovative, cost-effective workforce solutions. Our goal is to be a strategic business partner delivering staff augmentation resources, direct hires, contract to hire and training solutions across multiple verticals throughout the country. Resources you want, when you need them, from people you trust and want to work with.

Meet Our Leaders

CEO and Founder

Sonya Gotto

A strategic, growth-driven executive known for accelerating business performance and building high-impact client partnerships. As a senior leader and co-founder at Advanced Resources, she brings a results-oriented mindset, operational discipline, and a consistent record of turning opportunities into measurable outcomes.

With deep expertise in sales strategy, customer engagement, and organizational leadership, Sonya plays a central role in driving the company’s expansion and strengthening its reputation for exceptional service delivery.

She also serves as a Board Member for KidSmart, where she champions educational access and community advancement. Sonya’s executive presence, ability to inspire teams, and commitment to excellence make her an influential leader within the organization and the broader business community.

COO

Frank Ehlers

Co-founder of Advanced Resources, is a steady and relationship-driven leader who helps shape both the company’s direction and culture. He believes strong businesses are built on trust, accountability, and service, and he works to ensure clients feel supported while team members feel empowered to do their best work.

Known for building long-term partnerships, Frank combines business discipline with an approachable, people-first leadership style. He values clear communication, consistency, and doing what’s right — principles that guide both client relationships and internal growth.

Outside of work, Frank enjoys time at the lake, staying active with his three children, and playing golf. His balanced approach to life and leadership reflects the same values that define Advanced Resources: integrity, connection, and lasting relationships.

President

Mike Foster

Mike thrives on leadership—whether it’s guiding teams in his career or coaching young athletes on the field. With over 26 years of experience in the IT industry, he has built a strong reputation for driving technology strategy, optimizing team performance, and leading large-scale programs for companies of all sizes. His ability to foster collaboration, engage executive leadership, and implement impactful business solutions has been key to his success.

Outside of his professional life, Mike is deeply committed to mentorship and personal growth. He dedicates his time to coaching youth basketball and baseball, helping young athletes develop their skills, confidence, and teamwork. An avid fitness enthusiast, he enjoys working out, cycling, and boating at the lake—activities that reflect his drive for balance, discipline, and perseverance, both in life and in business

VP of Strategic Accounts

Tom Geolat

Golf anyone?

Tom doesn’t do much to break the perception that the deal happens on the golf course. He is an avid golfer and his love for the sport has proven genetic, his daughter and wife are often found on the fairway. Tom’s goal is to not only bring in new clients, but to figure out how to work with our clients. Tom is a huge believer in partnership. Tom works hard to ensure we are anything but run-of-the-mill, mentoring sales and support teams, proposing workforce solutions to our clients, and delivering on what was promised. What is a deal, without delivery? Tom brings not only experience to but a drive for excellence that makes us all want to work harder.