Favorite Flavor: Mint-Ting-A-Ling (Mint Chocolate Chip)
Brian Perry is a fourth-generation member of this 100-year-old family business started by his great grandfather, H. Morton Perry. Brian brings a wealth of operational experience, company heritage, and industry relations expertise as executive vice president. Brian serves as liaison to the industry and community, and provides governmental representation for the company.
His 35+ years of experience, numerous contacts, and an understanding of how to get things done make him the company’s “go-to guy”.
Brian holds an AAS from Alfred State College and a BS in Business Administration from Canisius College.
Brian most recently served as the Chairman for the International Ice Cream Association along with several other IICA and IDFA positions. In January 2013, Brian was presented with the 2013 Soaring Eagle Award, the same award presented to his father, Tom, in 1999. The award recognizes the extraordinary service of leaders in the dairy industry and those who have provided exemplary leadership to the IDFA. He is also a firm believer in giving back to the community and volunteers his time to organizations such as the Akron Lions Club, the Village of Akron Planning Board, and to the Akron Central School Pathways Program. He was also instrumental in bringing Junior Achievement courses and the Family Services Center to the Akron Central School.
Brian had a vision to start a local Industrial Refrigeration school in Western New York and with the help of former Senator Mary Lou Rath and William Mariani, past President of Erie Community College, the first classes began January 2005. In 2008, he worked with the New York State Thruway Authority and State Representatives to pass a bill allowing tractor trailer doubles to exit off the I-90 at Pembroke. Brian, Jayne, and their daughter Jenna, enjoy helping in the community and taking family excursions together.
