Rick Perales (born September 22, 1959) is a former Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 73rd district. He was elected in 2012, defeating Democrat Bill Conner. Prior to this he defeated incumbent Representative Jarrod Martin in the Republican primary in an upset result. Before joining the Ohio House of Representatives, Perales served on the city council of Beavercreek, Ohio, and as commissioner of Greene County. Prior to that he served in the US Air Force. Perales also works as Campus Planning and Real Estate Director at the University of Dayton.