Background
Collins, Robert was born on November 3, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Collins, Robert was born on November 3, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Bachelor in Economics, University Missouri, 1972. Master in Urban Planning, University Michigan, 1978.
Planner I comprehensive economics development strategy, City of Kansas City, Missoury, 1979-1983;
development specialist II, planner, City of Kansas City, 1983-1985;
director Business Assistance Center, City of Kansas City, 1985-1989;
director city development department, City of Kansas City, 1989-1997;
assistant city manager, City of Kansas City, 1995-1997;
city manager, City of Kansas City, since 1997. Board directors Downtown Council, Economics Development Corporation. Executive director Kansas Missouri Port Authority, 1986-1988.
President Kansas City Urban Homestead Authority.
President Kansas City Landmark Historic Trust. Board directors American City QualityFound. Campaign chair United Way, Kansas City, 1990.
Member American Society Public Administration, American Planning Association (member management and planning division), National Council Urban Economics Development, International City Mgrs. Association, Urban Land Institute (member metropolitan economics development committee), University of Michigan College Urban Planning and Architecture Alumni Society (Board of Governors).