Background
Collins, William Paul was born on July 12, 1922 in Concordia, Kansas, United States. Son of Joe and Iva May (O'Neill) Collins.
construction contracting company executive
Collins, William Paul was born on July 12, 1922 in Concordia, Kansas, United States. Son of Joe and Iva May (O'Neill) Collins.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Kansas, 1949.
Vice president John F. Long Home Builders Inc., Phoenix, 1956-1963. Construction manager Del E. Webb Corporation, 1963-1968, vice president, general manager, 1968-1971, executive vice president, 1971-1981. Chairman, president Del E. Webb Construction Services, since 1981.
Member Arizona Governor's Select Committee for Curriculum Criteria for High School Students, 1968-1969. Served with United States Navy, 1942-1945. Member Associate General Contractors Association (board directors Arizona chapter 1970-1975) Lodges: Masons.
Married Rhea Rene Brown, June 30, 1945 (divorced January 1978). Children– Colleen Anne, Lee William. Married Myra Joann Holbrook, March 4, 1978.