Background
Collins, Charles Joseph was born on December 7, 1894 in Lake City, Florida, United States. Son of Thomas Currie and Sarah Frink (Spencer) Collins.
Collins, Charles Joseph was born on December 7, 1894 in Lake City, Florida, United States. Son of Thomas Currie and Sarah Frink (Spencer) Collins.
Bachelor, Virginia Military Institute, 1916.
Investment analyst, Electrical Engineer MacCrone & Company, Detroit, 1919-1923;
partner, Electrical Engineer MacCrone & Company, Detroit, 1923-1963;
chairman, director, Investment Counsel, Inc., 1930-1959;
member of advisory board, Investment Counsel, Inc., from 1962. Trustee Investment Company American, 1927-1932. Former board directors American Midland Company, Investment Research Corporation, American Industries Corporation, American Industries Securities Company.
Member of New York Stock Exchange, 1929-1930.
Trustee Virginia Military Institute Major United States Army, 1917-1919. Member Finance Analysts Society Detroit (president 1952, board directors 1951-1953), National Federation Finance Analysts Societies (board directors 1950-1952), Virginia Military Institute Alumni Association (board directors 1938-1964), Detroit Club, Country Club Grosse Point (Michigan), Kappa Alpha (Southern).
Married Hazel Beatrice Wharton, December 25, 1919. Children: Anne W. Collins Husted, Josephine S. Collins Penberthy.