John Perales (JP)

Human Resources Director

HOMETOWN

Gilroy, CA

SCHOOL

San Jose State University

PROUDEST MOMENT IN MY CAREER

Working as a team to help house hundreds of Veterans

RECENT BOOK I ENJOYED

The Whole Language by Father Gregory Boyle

WHY I JOINED NATION’S FINEST

I have always been drawn towards working/helping those in need. I love that I get to help give back to our Veterans who have given and sacrificed so much for our country.

RECENT MOVIE OR TV SHOW I ENJOYED

TV: I enjoy college and professional football and basketball, UFC and Bellator MMA.

MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF MY ROLE AT NATION’S FINEST

Sacramento, CA

FAVORITE ATHLETE

George Kittle & Jeff Garcia – Go 49ers!

EXCITING NATION’S FINEST PROJECT CURRENTLY IN WORKS

Serving in my new role as the Director of Human Resources

PHRASE I’M KNOWN FOR SAYING

“You have to battle!”

SONG I LOVE (AND WHY)

Tomorrow People by Ziggy Marley.
It’s my high school class song and I enjoy the reggae genre.

FAMOUS LIVING PERSON I WANT TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH

Malcolm Gladwell (Author)

PASSION

My family, running, weight lifting, reading, jiu-jitsu, mountain biking, painting, backpacking

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