Aaron Castillo oversees all operations process improvement initiatives, inventory, and data excellence for Breakthru Beverage Minnesota, a beverage wholesaler based in Minneapolis. Promoted to operations manager in 2023, he has led the operations team through several major initiatives that have significantly improved efficiencies; most notably, his leadership has resulted in a $1 million decrease in inventory shrink. Peers say Castillo embodies servant leadership; he consistently exudes a positive attitude and acts with humility. He moved from Mexico to Minnesota when he was a child and attended an English-language immersion school in Robbinsdale. Being bilingual allows him to connect with more associates, customers, and suppliers on a daily basis.