Background
Collins, James Edward was born on May 12, 1941 in New York City. Son of Edward Raymond and Margaret Elizabeth (Hodges) Collins.
Collins, James Edward was born on May 12, 1941 in New York City. Son of Edward Raymond and Margaret Elizabeth (Hodges) Collins.
Student, University South Carolina., 1959-1964.
Sales-general sales manager, Station WCOS AM/FM, Columbia, South Carolina., 1964-1989; vice president, general manager Station WNOK/WOIC Radio, Voyager Comm., Inc., Columbia, 1989-1993; general manager Station WCOS AM/FM, Station WHKZ FM, Benchmark Comm., Inc., Columbia, since 1993. Board directors Cregger Company, Inc., Columbia.
Board of directors Fighting Back, Columbia, since 1992. Member South Carolina. Broadcasters Association (Large Market Promotion of Year award 1986), Columbia Ad Club (board directors 1985-1987), Elks, Columbia Tip Off Club(board directors), University of Southern California Block Club, University of Southern California Gamecock Club.
Married Virginia Elizabeth Cone, August 7, 1964. 1 child, Jamey Elizabeth (deceased).