Edward F. Perez

Edward F. Perez

Member, Jacksonville Community Research Advisory Board

Ed Perez is a recently retired CSX executive with over 40 years of experience in the transportation, logistics and technology Industries. He earned his degrees in economics, business administration and psychology from Milligan College. Perez is past president of the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Mayor’s Hispanic American Advisory Board for northeast Florida. Perez is currently board chair for the Clara White Mission and has chaired the Mayo Clinic Community Research Advisory Board for the past three years. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Community Connections of Jacksonville, the Foundation Board for the Gateway Community Services and the regional Board of Directors of HOPE International. Making a difference in the lives of others is his focus.