Jess B Gonzalez
About Jess B Gonzalez
Jess B Gonzalez is the Founder and CEO of multiple companies, including Lux Disinfect and InCharged. She has received numerous accolades for her entrepreneurial efforts and innovation, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Work at VendX
Jess B Gonzalez is the Founder of Experience VendX, a company she established in 2018. Located in Newark, New Jersey, VendX focuses on providing innovative solutions in the vending industry. Under her leadership, the company has aimed to enhance customer experiences through technology and service improvements.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Jess B Gonzalez serves in multiple leadership positions. She is the Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder at BluLabs, a role she has held since 2021. Additionally, she is the Chief Innovation Officer at Ibrands Global, also starting in 2021. Gonzalez is a Board Trustee at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association and a Board Member at TechUnited, both positions she has maintained since 2021. Furthermore, she is involved with the Governor Murphy Restart and Recover Commission, contributing to state recovery efforts since 2020.
Education and Expertise
Jess B Gonzalez has a diverse educational background. She studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising and an Associate of Science in Communication Design. She also attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she completed a course in Entrepreneurship. Most recently, she participated in the Executive Education program at Harvard Business School, focusing on Entrepreneurial Strategy.
Achievements and Recognition
Jess B Gonzalez has received numerous accolades throughout her career. She was recognized by Smart CEO in 2015 and 2016 and named a Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneur in 2015. Her work has earned her the Women in Business 2021 — The Top 50 award and the Parker Award for women leaders in innovation. She has also been featured on the Power List 2021 — Technology and was nominated for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019.
Founding of Lux Disinfect
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Jess B Gonzalez founded Lux Disinfect to provide comprehensive disinfection solutions. The company addresses air, surfaces, and personal space disinfection needs. She developed the LUX 360 system, which trains employees and informs customers about the disinfection process in real time, showcasing her commitment to health and safety during the pandemic.