Background
Collins, Truman Wesley was born on August 29, 1902 in Ostrander, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Everell Stanton and Mary (Laffey) Collins.
Collins, Truman Wesley was born on August 29, 1902 in Ostrander, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Everell Stanton and Mary (Laffey) Collins.
Graduate Willamette University, 1922. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1924. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Lewis and Clark College, 1960.
President Collins Pine Company, Lakeview Logging Company, Ostrander Construction Company. Chairman board of directors Ochoco Lumber Company. Director Crown Zellerbach Corporation, United States National Bank, Portland, Oregon, Standard Insurance Company, Guy F. Atkinson Company (South San Francisco).
President Pacific Logging Congress, 1941.
Chairman Forest Industries Council 1955-1956. Trustee Williamette University, president, since 1957.
Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, World World War World World War World War II
Member National Lumber Manufacturing Association (director), 1942). Clubs: Arlington, University.
Married Maribeth Wilson, 1943. Children: Timothy, Terry Collins, and Cheri, and Truman Wesley Collins, Junior.