As Executive Vice President, Sonya leads Ahola’s Sales, Marketing, Product & HR Consulting Divisions.

A third-generation family member, Sonya brings a strong connection to the company’s legacy as well as a forward-looking vision for its brand and market presence. She has been instrumental in redefining the company’s brand and digital strategy. Since joining the company in 2017, Sonya has spearheaded key initiatives, including a comprehensive brand refresh, the expansion of Ahola’s HR Consulting Division, and expanded industry partnerships. In the last 5 years, the company has been selected and endorsed by multiple Associations and Franchise Organizations and has been recognized as a Top Family-Owned Business by Crain’s Cleveland Business, a Top Workplace by The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com, and a Family Business Achievement Award Winner by Smart Business Magazine.

Sonya graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, with a specialization in Marketing. In 2019, Sonya was recognized by Family Business Magazine as a NextGen to Watch. In 2020, Sonya completed both the Civic Leadership Institute at the Cleveland Leadership Center and Greater Cleveland Partnership’s GCP Lead Cohort. In 2021, she was honored as a Notable Executive in Marketing by Crain’s Cleveland Business. She is an Associate Board Member for the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, an Associate Board Member for Pathway Caring for Children, and is active in the non-profit sector in Northeast Ohio. She helps lead Ahola’s internal Employee Engagement Committee and manages the company’s philanthropic efforts.