Christian Perez

Christian Perez, also known as Choco or Gattusso, is the founder and President of The Perez Organization, a retail space development company.  The Perez Organization was founded in with the mission to develop modern and socially engaging retail spaces that serve the needs of consumers, tenants, and investors. 

Christian’s talent as a developer lies in his instinctual location intelligence.  As a Miami native Christian is familiar with every corner, community, and business dynamic in Miami.  Combine the local intelligence with a prolific resume in retail development that spans understanding retailer needs, city planning, and financial feasibility, and the result is powerful.

Christian is a graduate of The Florida State University, where he triple majored in Real Estate, Political Science, and International Affairs.  Also minoring in Urban and Regional Planning.  Christian learned development under the tutelage of the veteran and pioneering retail developer, Bob Shapiro, the founder and President of Master Development.  At Master Development Christian worked closely with Bob in the development of three million square feet of retail and mixed use space, mostly centers of regional scope with institutional partners.  Through this process Christian build an wealth of knowledge of the development process as well as an expansive industry network ranging from tenants to REITs and beyond. 

Additionally, together with a group of peers, Christian founded Miami RX2, a very successful networking group for young real estate professionals in South Florida.  Christian is a proud supporter of the FSU Real Estate program and served as president of its Real Estate Society as an undergraduate.  Christian’s work ethic and goodwill have been recognized through numerous awards and positions including the Crossman & Company scholarship and being elected and trusted to be president of many organizations.  At The Perez Organization, Christian’s leadership has seen it grow considerably fast.  With two projects under development, and more coming into the pipeline, the future looks bright.

Originally from Colombia, Christian became intrigued in real estate at an early age.  His uncle, Luciano, a home builder, introduced him to the construction process and Christian was immediately fascinated by the creation of an enormous yet functional structure.  After moving to Miami in 2000, Christian was introduced to another side of the business through German, another uncle who built a portfolio of retail centers some of which he developed and managed himself.  In Christian’s eyes, his uncle’s are great examples to follow of the “Self made man.”  Christian’s trusts his inspiration in the words of his late grandfather who alway told him: “Querer es poder” / “Wanting is power.”

Christian’s nickname, Gattuso, was given by his soccer community.  They named him after the legendary Italian defender, Gennaro Gattuso, whose heart and skill in turn earned him the nickname of ‘The Gladiator.’  Christian stays involved in his fraternity, Phi Iota Alpha, and often visits brothers in other countries or states.  He also like to bike long distances but is a horrible swimmer.  Lastly, if you are a Cane or a Gator he urges you not to talk to him during football season, or beware of the consequences.

Christian Perez
(Owner/Developer)
20710 Leeward Lane
Miami, FL 33189
Phone: (305) 322-0834
Email: christianvperez@gmail.com