Gary Willis Collins

Background

Collins, Gary Willis was born on April 15, 1958 in Martinsville, Virginia, United States. Son of Polie Lee and Iris Ann (Spencer) Collins.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville, Virginia, 1978. AS in Education, Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville, Virginia, 1978. Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Averett College, 1980.

Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Advertising, Averett College, 1982.

Career

Admission counsellor, Averett College, Danville, Virginia, 1980-1982; investment limited partner, J.C. Bradford & Company, Martinsville, since 1982.

Achievements

• Gary Willis Collins has been listed as a noteworthy Investment company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Patrick Henry Community College Foundation, Martinsville, 1990, secretary 1992-1993. President United Way Martinsville-Henry County, 1992, board directors. Member Kiwanis (president 1988-1989, Distinguished President award 1990, board directors 1991-1993), Averett College Alumni (board directors 1990, Alumni Service award 1988), Chatmoss Council, Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, yard work, reading, spectator sports.

Connections

Married Susan LeAnne Merricks, September 11, 1982. Children: Brent W., Blake C., Bryson J.

Father:

Polie Lee Collins

Mother:

Iris Ann (Spencer) Collins

Spouse:

Susan LeAnne Merricks

child:

Blake C. Collins

child:

Brent W. Collins

child:

Bryson J. Collins