From the playing field to the office, Jason Perry always brings a competitive spirit and a drive to succeed. Growing up in Modesto, his first job as a youth sports referee taught him the importance of fairness and quick thinking, qualities that guide him today. Whether he’s hitting the slopes in Tahoe, planning his next trip to Big Sky, or enjoying the outdoors, Jason brings focus, determination, and a willingness to take chances (because, as his favorite quote reminds us, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take). And as a nod to his favorite movie, Good Will Hunting, when it comes to building relationships and growing the bank, Jason knows how to deliver results that make you say, “How about them apples?”
Hometown: Modesto, CA.
First job: Refereeing youth basketball and flag football.
First car: 1993 Dodge Ram regular cab. Miss that truck.
Favorite quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” I think this has been quoted by a few people, but in my book, it comes from Michael Jordan.
Favorite movie: Good Will Hunting. No question.
Favorite song: There are too many good songs out there to choose just one but I think my top three would be George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning”, Toby Keith’s “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” and John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High”.
First concert: Luke Bryan at the Toyota Amphitheater in Wheatland, CA, when I was a sophomore in college at UC Davis.
Favorite place to visit in California: Lake Tahoe. I was just on the north shore with my beautiful girlfriend, Taylor!
City you want to visit most: I have plans to visit Big Sky, MT, with my brothers for a ski trip this February, but Nashville, TN, is also on my list.
First site or app you check in the morning: Either Wall Street Journal or my work email.
What are you reading right now? Beyond The Game by Rusty Komori. Great read so far. Mr. Komori is the winningest high school sports coach of all time (tennis) with 22 consecutive championships. Mr. Komori has a lot to offer regarding achieving your highest potential in sports, business, etc.
Morning ritual: Typically, up by 6 am and head straight to the gym. Then, coffee and right to work.
If you have an extra hour in the day, how would you spend it? Having a drink with my friends and/or family. It can be hard to make time for everyone!
Radio or podcasts? Both. I like Shawn Ryan and Joe Rogan for podcasts, but I can’t live without country music!
Which talent would you most like to have? Not really a talent, but I’d love the ability to be more patient. I’m often in a hurry to get anything and everything done at once, to the point where I don’t have patience for anything or anyone. Something to work on!
What is something people would be surprised to know about you? Kind of a tough question, but maybe that I don’t have any social media accounts outside of LinkedIn? Not very common for people these days.
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Pretty much any outdoor activity away from the city and technology. Physical activity and quiet time are how I recharge.
What did you want to be when you were a child? Either a professional baseball player or a pilot. The 80’s movie, Top Gun, had a big influence on that!
Which person do you most admire? Cliché, but my parents. Especially my mom. Being a homemaker and raising three boys with no complaints requires a special kind of person.
What is your greatest extravagance? My hobbies. All the traveling, skiing, hunting, golfing, etc. add up.
What is your current state of mind? Focused, determined, and optimistic.
What do you consider your biggest pet peeve? Complaining. It doesn’t help anything. Show a little grit and get through whatever it is.
What was the best piece of business advice you were given when you were starting out? My dad always said, "Don’t worry about failure and/or making mistakes, but just don’t make the same mistake twice.” He meant it in a general sense, but it certainly applies to business.
What do you consider your greatest achievement? Professionally, I’m proud of my dedication and contributions to the bank in growing our commercial real estate loan portfolio. Personally, I’m proud of my relationships and of being a loyal friend, brother, and son. My family is everything to me!
What do you like best about working at River City Bank? The people. It’s a true honor to work with an esteemed, hardworking group of folks who inspire me to be better every day. We’ve all done such a great job growing the bank into what it is today, and I’m excited to see where we can take the bank from here. Cheers to what’s ahead!
