William Michael Collins

Background

Collins, William Michael was born on July 26, 1954 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Son of George Williams and Janet Katherine (Gibbons) Collins.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, St. Bonaventure University, Olean, New York, 1976.

Career

Writer, Levy King & White Advertising, Buffalo, 1976-1978; account executive, Levy King & White Advertising, 1978-1980; director public relations services, Levy King & White Advertising, 1980-1982; president, Collins & Company, Buffalo, since 1982; partner, Travers/Collins/Partners. Instructor State University of New York, Buffalo, 1980-1984.

Achievements

• William Michael Collins has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors St. Bonaventure University Alumni Board, Olean, 1982-1991, A Taste of Buffalo, Inc., 1984-1990, Buffalo 2000, since 1985, Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, since 1986, Young Men’s Christian Association Greater Buffalo, since 1986, St. Joseph Collegiate Institute, since 1994, United Way of Buffalo, since 1994, Children's Guild of Buffalo, 1993-1995, Medaille College, Sisters Hospital Foundation. Chairman Catholic Charities, 1996. Member Public Relations Society of America (accredited, local board directors 1985-1986), Professional Communicators Western New York (president 1988-1989), Public Relations Association Western New York (president 1982-1983), American Association Advertising Agencies (public relations committee), Public Relations Society Counselors Academy, Country Club Buffalo, Saturn Club.

Interests

• Golf, reading, travel, sports of all kinds.

Connections

Married Donna Rucci, September 27, 1980. Children: Elena Rose, William Michael III, Julia Rose Catherine.

Father:

George Williams Collins

Mother:

Janet Katherine (Gibbons) Collins

Spouse:

Donna Rucci

child:

Elena Rose Collins

child:

Julia Rose Catherine Collins

child:

William Michael III Collins