SEASON 2: INTERVIEW WITH JUAN SERRATO OF CAROLINA FOOD SERVICE
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 family man who leads with heart in his work, his team and his community.
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