Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Gilberto moved to Arkansas at age three and is now a U.S. citizen. He and his wife, Alli, who met in high school and married after graduating from the University of Central Arkansas, value faith and family deeply.
Gilberto is an active supporter of his alma mater and a fan of UCA sports, where he played offensive lineman, earning First Team All-Conference honors and contributing to a Southland Conference Championship. In his free time, he enjoys duck hunting, sports, and spending time with family.
He is involved in various community organizations, including Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Knights of Columbus, Conway Chamber of Commerce, Morrilton Chamber of Commerce, and volunteers as a mentor at Deliver Hope.