Gino was born and raised in Orange County, California and hasn't ventured too far from home. He began in the news business in 1995 starting as a photographer and floor director for KMIR6 News. He got his break in 1997 when a weekend weather spot opened up at a KMIR6 News.

Gino then went on to co-host the popular morning show for the next 6 years. In addition to "Eye on the Desert", Gino also co-hosted the popular, M-Show, a morning drive time radio show on M99.5 FM.

Gino is married with a young daughter and son. Gino hopes to make the valley his home for a very long time.