SFBW’s Up & Comer Awards honors young professionals who have achieved excellence in their careers, shown a commitment to their community and demonstrated leadership. To learn more about this year’s event, taking place Oct. 14, click here.
Gonzalez-Mendez is an executive director at Trividia Health Inc. where he leads the process and manufacturing engineering organization to deliver top diagnostics devices for the diabetes industry. He is an active member of the South Florida community and serves as the chairman of the board for the South Florida Manufacturing Association.
He began his career at the Procter and Gamble Company and was responsible for managing global development for billion-dollar brands, implementing cutting edge processes, equipment and systems that delivered exceptional operational efficiencies and product quality improvements. Luis earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, with honors.
Favorite quote: Part of your success is the result of what you allow others to teach you.” — Manuel “Papaco” Mendez
