Background
Collins, Dorothy Jane was born on October 23, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Albert Hews and Cecile (Nelken) McCann.
economic development association executive
Collins, Dorothy Jane was born on October 23, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Albert Hews and Cecile (Nelken) McCann.
Student, Centenary College, 1958. Certified dental assistant, Laney College, 1965. Cert in economic development, University Oklahoma, 1984.
Director Volunteer Pool Deerfield (Illinois), 1977-1981. Executive secretary National Association Installation Development, Schiller Park, Illinois, 1981-1985. Vice president American Economic Development Council, 1981-1988.
Executive director Mid-American Economic Development Council, 1981-1988, Altrusa International, Inc., since 1988. Member Deerfield Village Center Development Commission, Deerfield, 1977-1981. Director Kensington (California) Commission Service District, 1975-1977.
Instructor Economic Development Institute, Norman, Oklahoma, and Cleveland, Ohio.
Member American Society Association Executives, Chicago Society Association Executives, Metafile Users Group (president 1983-1986), Deerfield League of Women Voters (board directors 1977-1979).
Married Robert Herrick, 1959 (deceased August 19, 1963). Married Edward J. Collins Junior, September 19, 1964. Children: Dorothy Loraine, Edward J. III.