Rich Diaz

Chief Executive Officer @ Advanced Resources | Minority owned, people-first

Rich Diaz is the CEO and owner of Advanced Resources, a minority-owned company specializing in human capital solutions. With over 15 years of experience, he has been instrumental in driving the organization's vision, strategy, and growth. Diaz is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex challenges and achieve optimal outcomes for their businesses and employees. His expertise lies in talent acquisition, executive search, organizational development, and staffing, particularly in the fields of human resources and accounting and finance. Through his leadership, Advanced Resources has facilitated the hiring of more than 38,000 employees for over 2,000 companies, bridging top talent with diverse professionals. Diaz actively advocates for gender equity in STEM as an Advisor at AdaMarie and imparts valuable insights as a Member of YPO. He holds a BS in Psychology from Northwest Missouri State University and has held key positions in various esteemed organizations, including Chicago United, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and SolomonEdwardsGroup, among others.