Benny Gonzalez brings a dynamic and diverse background to his role as Director of Operations at River Oaks Treatment Center, where he has served since June 2024. With a career spanning multiple industries—from culinary entrepreneurship to industrial quality assurance and construction—Benny is a proven leader with a unique, hands-on approach to operational excellence.

Before joining River Oaks, Benny successfully owned and operated a street food truck, where he was responsible for every aspect of the business. His responsibilities included daily operations, staff scheduling, payroll, equipment maintenance, and customer engagement through strategic marketing and advertising. This experience honed his ability to juggle complex logistics while maintaining high standards of service and compliance.

From 2018 to 2022, Benny worked as a Journeyman with Local 555 Concrete Masonry in Oregon. In this role, he gained valuable construction experience, including blueprint interpretation, material handling, and precision concrete work. Prior to that, he served as a Quality Assurance Supervisor at Farwest Steel, overseeing the coating process of reinforcement bars, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and leading performance reporting and machine maintenance.

Known for his attention to detail, strong work ethic, and team-focused mindset, Benny thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments. He brings a unique combination of operational skill and people-centered leadership to the behavioral health field. Fluent in English and passionate about culture, including contributions to the Universal Hip Hop Museum, Benny is committed to creating systems that support healing, growth, and innovation at River Oaks.

Benny is also deeply client supportive, ensuring that all operational decisions are made with patient care in mind. He works closely with clinical and support staff to maintain a compassionate, safe, and healing environment where clients feel valued and understood throughout their recovery journey.