Rene Gonzalez was born and raised in Whittier, California. He is the eldest of seven siblings. Upon graduating from High School, Rene embarked on a path of military service, and in 1998, he joined the United States Marine Corps. Unfortunately, in 2001, his military service ended abruptly due to a spine injury he sustained from falling 50 feet off a helicopter.

Determined by his strong mindset and faith, Rene pivoted to a career in business and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Accounting in 2009.