About Dr. Merrill Perkins
A proud veteran of both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy, Merrill has served more than 14 consecutive years in the reserves. That military service, combined with years in technical leadership, has cultivated a bottom-up professional repertoire rooted in discipline, mission focus, and resilience under pressure.
But it is from that very foundation of professional success that Merrill has chosen to pivot—not away from the battlefield or the boardroom, but toward a higher calling.
After years of studying what drives elite performance—habit formation, goal setting, and rapid personal transformation—he created Grit Tracks, a powerful framework built around 9 core objectives designed to help individuals accelerate success and achieve peak performance in any arena.
Today, Dr. Perkins speaks, trains, and coaches high-potential leaders, students, and professionals who are ready to level up. His mission is clear: to equip others with the tools, mindset, and strategies to transform their lives, break limits, and become the top 1% in their field.
From service to strategy, and now to personal transformation—Dr. K. Merrill Perkins brings grit, purpose, and precision to those ready to grow, lead, and excel.
Dr. K. Merrill Perkins is a seasoned IT and Cybersecurity professional with over 16 years of experience spanning both the private and public sectors. With a career forged in high-pressure environments—ranging from federal defense operations to private enterprise—he has become a trusted architect of digital security and a respected leader in his field.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, a Master of Science in Information Assurance, and a Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity, Merrill pairs academic rigor with real-world execution. His technical foundation is further reinforced by a collection of elite industry certifications that reflect a lifelong commitment to mastery and relevance in a constantly evolving digital landscape.
