JohnPerkins is Secretary of Raftup Technologies, Inc. a startup business providing the ability for 911 centers to locate individuals in recreation circumstances such as boating, hiking, hunting, skiing, etc.  He is the former Missouri Securities Commissioner and over the past 20 years has held numerous positions in startup companies including Chairman of Board, President, and Secretary of those companies.  He serves as a mentor in both West Plains and Columbia.  He is an angel investors associated with Centennial Investors in Columbia