Hugh William Perry

CEO and Managing Shareholder, Gunster, West Palm Beach

A high-profile, full-service law firm, Gunster gives back by supporting many charitable and civic organizations and causes through leadership efforts, financial support and volunteerism. Perry, a real estate attorney, has been in his current role for 16 years and has been involved with some of the largest commercial and residential real estate deals in Palm Beach County. He’s also been actively engaged in leadership and strategic planning efforts with a number of local and statewide organizations, including the Florida Chamber Foundation, Leadership Florida, the Economic Council of Palm Beach County and the South Florida Regional Partnership.

EDUCATION: University of Pennsylvania (BA), University of Florida (JD)

INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: Henry M. Flagler for his vision for Florida that he was able to achieve in his lifetime. That vision has stood the test of time and served future generations of Floridians more than a century later.

MOTIVATIONAL MANTRA: Approach any task or challenge in life with both passion and energy. If you give something your maximum effort, you will not be disappointed in the results.

WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Always check the weather, and the gas and oil in your airplane before you take off. Never underestimate the importance of small tasks.

LISTENING: Podcast: SmartLess

IF I WERE GOVERNOR
“I’d invest in our children to make Florida’s Pre-K-12 education system the best in the country.”