with Gabe Perez, Kristen Perez · Refrigerated Structures of New England
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The couple sought to build wealth for their family and four children's college education, achieve personal autonomy and fulfillment, and create a business that allowed them to impact employee lives while maintaining family priorities—a mission-driven acquisition addressing both financial and existential needs.
The business grew approximately seventeen to eighteen percent in the first year post-acquisition and is on track to become a five million plus dollar company; competitors experienced significant challenges during the same period, creating favorable market dynamics; Kristen established robust HR infrastructure and payroll operations while Gabe built field operations and sales, with the couple maintaining a meaningful partnership despite geographic separation.
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