Background
Collins, Jodean Thornton was born on July 9, 1930 in Corsicana, Texas, United States. Son of Walter Thornton and Olivia Christine (Martin) Collins.
Collins, Jodean Thornton was born on July 9, 1930 in Corsicana, Texas, United States. Son of Walter Thornton and Olivia Christine (Martin) Collins.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Finance, University Texas, Austin, 1952.
Credit analyst 1st National Bank Fort Worth, 1952. Assistant vice president T.J. Bettes Company, 1954—1959. Co-owner Autrey & Collins Construction Company, 1959—1965.
Chairman board Providence Park, Inc., Dallas, since 1965, Excel Corporation, Dallas, since 1965, Majestic Savings Association, McKinney, since 1976, Lawyers Title Company Central Colorado, since 1976, Sofco, Inc., since 1976, Glenwood Life Insurance Company, Dallas, since 1983, Heritage Oldsmobil, Plano, since 1984. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1952-1954.
Founder Practical Parent Educational Program. Member of Texas Association Atlantic Council (board directors), Texas Savings and Loan League, United States League Savings Association, National Savings and Loan League, Country Rockies (Colorado), Vail, Arrowhead Country (Dallas), Bent Tree Country.
Married Annella Wray Hunter, December 14, 1956. Children: Cindi Karen Collins Koder, Cari Lynda.