Background
Collins, Robert Franklyn was born on December 1, 1927 in Baltimore. Son of James Franklin and Minna Lee (Anderson) Collins.
Collins, Robert Franklyn was born on December 1, 1927 in Baltimore. Son of James Franklin and Minna Lee (Anderson) Collins.
Doctor of Philosophy, Loyola College, 1950. Juris Doctor, University Maryland, 1960.
Various sales positions Cities Service Oil Corporation and Kraft Foods, 1951—1966. Vice president real estate American Finance Management, Silver Spring, Maryland, 1966—1970. Manager development ITT Sheraton Corporation, Boston, 1971—1973.
Vice president development Consolidated Motor Inns, 1973—1975. Assistant to chairman board Marriott Corporation, 1975—1977. Private practice, 1978.
Director economic development Howard county Ellicott City, Maryland, 1979—1986. Assistant vice president University Maryland. Vice president University Maryland Foundation, since 1987.
Director Howard County Tourism Council, Inc., 1981—1986, Corridor Information Centers, Inc.
Trustee Columbia Foundation. Board directors Columbia Religious Facilities Corporation, 1969—1972, president, 1969—1972. Member Maryland State Department Economic and Community Development Advisory Council.
Chairman economic development committee Baltimore Washington International Airport Promotion Council. Member of Rotary Club, Maryland Industrial Development Association (vice president 1983, president 1984), Suburban Maryland International Trade Association (board directors), National Association Corporation Real Estate Executives 1984-1986, National Association Industrial and Office Parks, Maryland Bar Association, Northeastern Industrial Development Association, American Economic Development Council.
Married Mary Mallonee, February 2, 1952. Children: Patricia Anne, Robert Franklyn Junior.