Background
Collins, Gareld Jefferson was born on July 4, 1913 in Saskatchewan, Canada. Came to the United States, 1922, naturalized, 1968. Son of Andrew Jackson and Amelia (Hartsook) S.
automotive supply company executive
Collins, Gareld Jefferson was born on July 4, 1913 in Saskatchewan, Canada. Came to the United States, 1922, naturalized, 1968. Son of Andrew Jackson and Amelia (Hartsook) S.
Student public schools.
With Civilian Conservation Corps, Pistol River, Oregon, 1933-1934. Mechanic Del Rogue Garage, Grants Pass, 1935-1936. Shipping clerk Western Auto, 1937-1939.
Sales representative George Lawrence Company, Portland, Oregon, 1939-1940. Shipping clerk Littrell Parts, Yreka, California, 1940-1941, sales representative, 1942-1945, sales manager, 1945-1964, vice president, 1952-1964, president, 1965-1981, secretary-treasurer, since 1982. President Collins Enterprises, Inc., since 1970, Littrell Welding Supply, Inc., Medford, Oregon, since 1970, Littrell Welding Supply, Redding, California, 1971-1984.
Board directors Automotive Parts Association Federal Credit Union, since 1979, president, 1983. Board directors, chairman Timberline Community Bank, since 1984.
Board directors American Buckskin Registry Association, 1966-1973, president, 1972. Secretary Siskiyou County (California) Sheriff's Posse, 1967, 73. Member California Automotive Wholesalers Association (board directors since 1974).
Lodges: Masons, Shriners, Rotary (board directors 1980-1981).
Married June Blevins, July 1, 1940. Children: Michael Lee, Lael Gareld.