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10 A B A C O A & A LT O N N E I G H B O R S | J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 6 growth,” he said. “He took me under his wing and paved a path for me because he believed in me.” Perez’s perspective on adversity is unusually mature. “Every obstacle you face as a person, as a leader, as a business person are just opportunities for growth,” he explained. “You can grow from quite literally anything. It’s all about how you look at it.” He admits, though, that these insights came once he entered his professional career. “I realized I was going to fail, I was going to make mistakes. But all those mistakes provided an opportunity for growth.” He also learned the importance of discipline. “Motivation runs out. People get comfortable. You’ve got to stay disciplined to the long- term grind.” For Perez, leadership is defined by personal growth, consistency, and serving others “Leaders don’t clock in and clock out,” he added. “You’re a leader in all areas of your life.” At Jupiter Payments, he has found a company that mirrors his values—ethics, transparency, community, and relentless consistency. As the business continues to grow nationally from its Jupiter headquarters, Perez stands poised to grow with it.