Steve A. Perez Kern County, Calif. Supervisor NACo Board of Directors

Number of years active in NACo: Seven years

Years in Public Office: Seven years

Occupation: Kern County Supervisor (elected official)

Education: High school and six years of college, no degree

The hardest thing I’ve ever done: Notify a family member of the death of their son.

Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: Dale Earnhart, Abe Lincoln and Becky Perez (my wife).

A dream I have is to: Be remembered.

You’d be surprised to learn that I: Am a journeyman electrician and love to cook.

The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Lead an economic delegation to Taiwan for nine days.

My favorite sport is: Golf.

I’m most proud of: My family.

Every morning I read: The local newspaper.

My favorite meal is: Mexican food.

My pet peeve is: People that can’t or will not make a decision.

My motto is: Just do it! (stolen)

The last book I read was: The Testament, by John Grisham.

My favorite movie is: Grapes of Wrath.

My favorite music is: Country.

My favorite president is: Abraham Lincoln.