An Iowa farm boy, Arlin Sorensen grew up on the family farm near Harlan, located in rural western Iowa.  He attended Iowa State University, graduating with a degree in Farm Operations.  He came back to the farm with his wife Nancy and began farming in 1977. 

In 1982, he purchased his first personal computer, an Apple II+, to assist with his farming operation.  His newly-found hobby turned into a part-time consulting business, and in 1985, became a retail business.  In 1990, along with his brother, they decided to form Sorensen's Computer Connection Inc. (SCCI) which today does business under the name of Heartland Technology Solutions, of which he serves as CEO and President.  

In late 2002, SCCI merged with Connecting Point Joplin and began operating under the name of Heartland Technology Solutions (HTS).  Mid 2003 brought the acquisition of another major reseller in Ames, Iowa, along with several other small companies.  In 2006, HTS merged with Business Computer Center with offices in Wichita, Newton and Hutchinson Ks and Muskogee Oklahoma.

Today HTS is a regional technology solution provider headquartered in Harlan, Iowa on the family farm.  There are currently 8 offices in 5 states.  Over 80 people are employed providing solutions in networking, document imaging, web hosting and design, electronic marketing, GPS and precision agriculture solutions, wireless, telephony and many other technologies.  Arlin still resides on the techno-farm near Harlan, Iowa, where the HTS headquarters is located.

Arlin enjoys traveling with his wife of 30 years who helps keep him focused and productive.   He is the founder of the peer group program called Heartland Tech Groups (HTG) with 12 solution provider partners from all over North America as members in each group.  These 220+ companies (now 19 groups) meet quarterly in their groups for two day events that focus on accountability that drives execution.  He serves as a mentor and coach while holding these company leaders accountable.  More information can be found at www.htgmembers.com or on his blog http://peerpower.blogspot.com.