University of North Texas 
John Perry
John Perry
MBA - Strategic Management
Meet John Perry – I have been told that I am a Jack-Of-All-Trades, Master of Business Administration!
John Perry is a Project Manager in Regulatory Compliance for a mortgage lending company. The company is a mid to large-sized corporation that is involved in residential lending in the origination and servicing sectors. New regulatory requirements, changing interest rates, intense competition and other factors create business environments that demand constant reinvention. John’s role is to orchestrate a portion of these multiple moving pieces to create a symphony of productivity, profitability and organizational effectiveness.
He started his career in law enforcement in 1988. Afterwards, he decided to shift careers to pursue a graduate degree in business. He obtained his Master of Business Administration degree in 2004 from the University of North Texas.
In John’s words, “All the courses at UNT positively influenced me. Some more than others. However, it was the most challenging courses that made me grow intellectually. The courses that stretched and challenged me provided some of the most important lessons that I use both in my personal and professional life. Learn as much as you can as often as you can even from those courses that are not your favorite.”
Advice for students: There are endless possibilities you can pursue with a degree in business. The best career opportunities are found through networking and relationship building, not necessarily online but through human connection! Embrace the difficulties in life because they truly make you grow personally and professionally! Escape your comfort zone! Lead with your heart pursuing your company’s growth for the next decade, not with your Profit and Loss Statement for the next quarter. Profitability and success beyond your wildest dreams are sure to follow.
Conference calls and meetings can be rescheduled. Your daughter’s dance recital or your son’s Little League baseball game should never be skipped! Treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO. Just prioritize the CEO’s requests first. Always stay humble and kind, and remember who and what matters most in life.