Architect and professor Héctor M. Pérez moved from Mexico to San Diego in 1993 to start a small practice. Passionate about design and community, he has spent countless hours volunteering in his neighborhood. Héctor was introduced to First Republic while looking for a loan to help complete his first project as architect and developer, ‘La Esquina’ in Barrio Logan. He was immediately impressed by the Bank’s understanding of what the project would mean to the community and its willingness to support his vision.