Background
Collins, Wade Hampton was born on August 14, 1941 in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Son of Bill Eakin and Mercedes Elvira (Libby) Collins.
Collins, Wade Hampton was born on August 14, 1941 in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Son of Bill Eakin and Mercedes Elvira (Libby) Collins.
Bachelor in Latin American Studies, Texas Technology University, 1963. Postgraduate in foreign trade studies, American Graduate School International Management, Glendale, Arizona, 1964.
Vice president, branch manager Conti Commodity Services Inc., Lubbock, Texas, 1970-1973, vice president, branch manager Kansas City, Missouri, 1973-1983. Vice president commodities Drexel Burnham Lambert, since 1983. Director Board of Trade Kansas City, 1981-1982, 2d vice chairman, 1983, 1st vice chairman, 1984, chairman, since 1985.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1964-1966.
Married Judy Ann, February 1973 (divorced February 1978). Married Cheryl Lynn, May 26, 1979. 1 child, Christina.