Gilberto Villaseñor II Bio

In this episode of Inspira, meet Juan Serrato, President of Carolina Food Service, as he shares his journey of bridging cultures, industries and communities. Raised between the U.S. and Mexico, Juan brings cultural insight and business leadership to everything he does. His cross-industry path—from animal feed to restaurants to foodservice distribution—led him to helm Carolina Food Service in 2016, where he proudly supports Latino restaurants with tailored, culturally informed solutions. A former mayor of Degollado, Jalisco, Juan is also a dedicated…

Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V Supremo, talks with Juan Luis Gonzalez, Executive Chef of Mago Grill & Cantina. Gonzalez explains how simply helping his mother with grocery and food prep errands as a youth turned into a strong work ethic that led him to work his way up in restaurant kitchens and become an executive chef.

In this episode of Inspira ®, Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary of V&V Supremo®, speaks with Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez as he shares his journey from arriving in the U.S. as a teenage immigrant to becoming a leading voice for Chicago’s Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods. His inspiring story reflects resilience, purpose, and a deep commitment to representing hardworking families and preserving the spirit of the neighborhoods he serves. Together, Gilberto and Alderman Sigcho-Lopez explore what makes these communities truly unique….