Our team has an average of 10 plus years’ experience in the industry. We believe in building trusted relationships with top-tier professionals in their respected field(s). We partner closely with several organizations to understand their requirements in order to identify their next top performer.
Mark Mina
Managing Director
Accounting | Finance | Information Technology
Mark is a huge music fan! He owns a vast collection of 2,300 compact discs and 500 LP’s from the 80’s, alternative and classic rock genres. He has also been to over 250 concerts. Favorite band: U2
Ken Tudhope
Executive Director
Accounting & Finance
Ken loves to move around outside. He is an avid cyclist, backpacker and mountain climber. He has climbed ten 14,000 foot peaks in the Western United States and has the goal to summit another 10 in the next five years!! Mt. Everest is waiting Ken.
Lorraine Moos
Executive Director
Accounting & Finance
Lorraine also has a successful Executive Coaching practice. She believes the greatest journey is the one of self-discovery. Widely traveled, her adventurous spirit includes connecting with people, a love for the outdoors, music & dancing. Meditation is part of her daily practice. “To grow, we must dig deep, face ourselves, and dance through it all!”
Michelle Duong
Executive Director
Accounting & Finance
Michelle has an entrepreneurial spirit with a philanthropic heart! She has a passion to help others by supporting non-profits such as Operation Kind and Working Wardrobes in “all her spare time”. She loves traveling internationally to expand her foodie bucket list!
Jawanna Harris
Account Manager
Accounting & Finance
Jawanna (stage name “JawanniC”) grew up in Cypress, CA. She has always loved singing and performing in nightclubs in Orange County and in Los Angeles. The early years included recording an LP called “Watch out for the night stalker”. Her love of music continues today with enjoying Jazz concerts.
Larry Padron
Sales Executive
Accounting & Finance
Larry has been a Talent Agent all his professional life! Initially with a 20+ year career as a Talent Agent in the music industry, he transitioned to a Talent Agent in the Professional Services Industry. His love for Rock & Roll music gave him the opportunity to see many of the classic bands live from Led Zeppelin to Deep Purple. His favorite music era is the 70’s and 80’s.
Michelle McClure
Account Manager
Accounting & Finance
Michelle keeps busy with travel baseball for her son, (possibly the next Superstar for the Dodgers or Angels) and volunteering with her daughter. Her favorite vacation spot is Cambria on the central coast of California where she enjoys the beach and favorite wineries.
Joy Peterson
Sr. Sales Executive
Accounting & Finance
Joy’s love of competition, whether in sports or games, started with water skiing in the summer, then downhill in the winter, then tennis ( won a few club tourneys), and then golf (humbling!). Joy loves a good bridge match, a good movie, and is always planning her next travel adventure (gorilla trekking?), reading, listening to podcasts and, most of all, sharing time laughing with friends and family (usually with good food and wine involved)!
Michael Dugan
Account Manager
Accounting & Finance
Our very own “local” surfer and beach lover, Michael grew up in Huntington Beach, CA. From surfing (HS and college), to boogie boarding (married and parenting), till now; sitting on the beach with a “cold one”, the beach has been his solace throughout all the stages of his life. His hope for you is that you may find “your beach” and someone to share it with.
Bob Bishop
Sr. Client Services Manager
Information Technology
Yes every office has one and we do to…our dedicated golfer! Bob has played some of the most famous golf courses in the world including: St. Andrews in Scotland, Pebble Beach in California, Robert Trent Jones Jr. Trails in Alabama and his favorite course is The Plantation Course in Kapalua, Maui. When not on the golf course or working hard for Advantex, Bob enjoys spending time with his family.
Ahmed Rahmatullah
Sr. Account Manager
Information Technology
Ahmed loves technology and more importantly, helping people find their next opportunity through him. If he’s not talking about the new technology, then he’s talking about his kids. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his beautiful wife and two kids. He’s a hardcore fan of the Lakers. GO LAKERS!!!
Nidhi Singh
Account Manager
Information Technology
An adventurer at heart, Nidhi loves to hike, zip line, and play sports such as basketball and volleyball. She is a family centric person making annual treks to India to visit her parents and siblings. Her time outside of work is focused on her next adventure with her family.
Michael Casino
Account Manager
Information Technology
It may be hard to believe but Michael is often mistaken for singer-songwriter, Bruno Mars. Michael’s quick wit and dry sense of humor helps make Advantex a fun place to work. He is a tech geek at heart and loves all things technology, which makes sense as to why he is in our technology practice!
Danny Nguyen
Account Manager
Information Technology
A man who loves a challenge, Danny has many interests, including being an avid gamer. He is a musician at heart, playing both piano and guitar. He has recently taken up rock climbing which keeps him “on the edge”.
Ralph Ruiz
Executive Recruiter
Accounting & Finance
Ralph is a huge Lakers fan. He has been cheering for the purple and gold since Kobe was drafted in 1996. Yes, Kobe is the GOAT (Greatest of all time). Ralph graduated from Fresno State University, is a proud alumni of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity (PIKE), and he enjoys working out on his free time.
Ruben Rodriguez
Executive Recruiter
Accounting & Finance
Ruben is a fitness enthusiast, and loves to compete in the sport of Bodybuilding. Growing up, Ruben’s favorite movies were the Rocky series, Rambo series and anything with Arnold in it. One of Ruben’s favorite hobbies is to find hidden mom and pop restaurants and try out new food.
Sean Dougherty
Sr. Sales Executive
Accounting & Finance
Sean is Chicago native and a die-hard Cubs fan (familiar with dying hard..). He is a proud father of 4. When he is not spending time with his children, he can be found exploring and photographing everything in sight. Favorite quote: “Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me” -Michael Scott
Amreen Mansoor
Recruiting Assistant
Amreen loves to travel. She plans to travel around the world as she loves to experience new things and visit new places. She runs a personal blog where she shares her love for Travel, Food and Fashion. We are hoping not to lose her to the Travel Network!
