Jolie R. Gonzalez, 

President/CEO, Latin Times Media, Inc.

2011/2012 President,

Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce

2008 Tampa Bay Business Journal, Business Woman of the Year in Media

Jolie R. Gonzalez was born and raised in Chicago, IL to parents Carmen Santiago and Orlando Rodriguez, of Puerto Rican descent.   In 2000, in search of new opportunities, Jolie relocated to Tampa Bay, and after taking a crash course in publishing, and “business 101” and while knowing only a handful of people in the Tampa and Orlando areas, she started her first publication; C.L.U.B. Magazine, (City of Latin Urban Beats!).  The mini-magazine was a digest size and targeted mainly Latin Entertainment.  The magazine eventually began distribution to the Metro Orlando area. Today, her publication is called Latin Times Magazine, a full size color, glossy (bi-lingual) publication that combines Business, Community, Culture and Entertainment, in an impressive presentation.  It offers statewide businesses a viable marketing and advertising tool by which to reach local Hispanic consumers.  Latin Times Magazine is available for FREE at approximately 3,000 locations throughout Florida.   

In early 2002, she became the Founder and Director of the Latin ConneXions Business Networking Socials a series of business oriented events in Tampa Bay and Metro Orlando, hosting over 30 unique and exciting events in 2011.  These networking socials effectively promote local business, services, products and businesses. Scheduled events include its popular and successful monthly networking series, 1st Fridays!   In early 2004, Jolie Gonzalez created the “e-Latino Weekly” Newsletter, which is an electronic Newsletter which features local and international news, cultural articles, and current events.  The newsletter is emailed to over 25,000 professionals throughout Florida each week.   In April of 2006 Ms. Gonzalez was awarded the prestigious “Hispanic Business Woman of the Year” award by the Puerto Rico Cultural Parade Organization of Tampa Bay.  Jolie Gonzalez is also a Founding/Former Board Member of HYPE (Hispanic Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs), a former Board Member of Puerto Rico Chamber of the Gulf Coast, and of Latino Leadership.   In early 2007, Jolie Gonzalez was awarded the 2007 Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Minority Business Person of The Year Award.  In mid 2007, Latin Times Magazine was awarded the Idolo Award which was presented by Tampa Bay’s Historical Centro Asturiano, for best Spanish Owned Magazine in Tampa Bay.  In early 2008, Jolie Gonzalez was awarded the 2008 EXITO Award for Women Entrepreneurs by the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Tampa Bay.

In mid 2008, Jolie Gonzalez and Latin Times sponsored, attended and participated in the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 18^th Annual Hispanic Legislative Conference, exposing her publication to a national audience for the first time.   In late 2008, Jolie Gonzalez was awarded the 2008 Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Business Woman of the Year in Media!  Late in 2008, Jolie Gonzalez in collaboration with Higher Dreams Productions created Latin Times TV, an internet Magazine show.  In 2009, Jolie Gonzalez became a founding board member of Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce, and was named one 2010’s Women as Visionaries in Tampa Bay!  

Victor A. Padilla

Vice President, Latin Times Media, Inc.

2010 Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce, Business Person of the Year Award

A Tampa Native, Victor Padilla went to High School at Tampa Bay Technical High School, and attended Hillsborough Community College, then later attended Gulf Coast Community College Majored in Business Adminitration.

Victor is of Puerto Rican Descent, the son of Victor and Ana Padilla both Ministers and Missionaries, an inspiration for him In 1985 to began Ministry School. Victor graduated from The Institute of Ministry at Gospel Crusade (Christian Retreat) in Bradenton, FL.  Victor was also a staff Instructor for the Missionary Jungle Training Survival School outreach in Bradenton, FL. Victor traveled to Haiti in 1985 to build a church with a team formed by his Father, Jim and Karen Smith.

Victor Padilla also graduated from the Business Academy of the University of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Victor then worked in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical business for over 20 years, Attended Business Administration and taught Pharmacology and Spanish for Healthcare workers for Gulf Coast College in Panama City, FL.

- 2009 Victor Padilla Began to work with Latin Times Magazine

- 2010 Victor Padilla receives the Tampa Latin Chamber Business Person of The Year,

- 2011 Victor Padilla becomes Vice President of Latin Times Media Inc.

- 2011 Founding Member of La Liga Latina  

- 2011/2012 Active Board Member, Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce

Victor is committed to the calling and Vision of God that will usher in one of the greatest events that is going to affect the Tampa Bay Area and entire World!

" I know that if you give God your entire life, business, family, and trust him in all things, dedicating all that you do to him, he will never fail, leave, nor forsake you!"-Victor Padilla