During his years at UCF, Perez volunteered with the local Oviedo Fire Department.

[3] He is a political analyst for local NBC affiliate, WESH, a commentator on the nationally syndicated Daily Buzz and hosts his own political talk radio show, Talkin' with Tico, on WDBO.

Additionally, Perez has a regular weekly television program in Spanish, entitled TeleNoticiasExtra, on WTMO-CD the local Telemundo affiliate in Central Florida.

Perez is also a member of the Florida Board of Governors, the governing body for the State University System of Florida; president of the Orlando Utilities Commission; and vice-chairman of the Orlando Arts Council.

He was recognized by the University of Central Florida as the Distinguished Alumnus in 1998, and he has received numerous leadership and community service awards.