J.D. Collins

J.D. Collins has over 25 years of work experience, with a diverse background in various industries. J.D.'smost recent role was as the CEO | Executive Director of the Michigan Small Business Development Center, where they led a team of 115 business consultants and worked towards making Michigan the best place for business growth. Prior to that, Collins founded their own company called Collins Innovations in 2014. J.D. also served as the Chief Innovation Officer at Modustri from 2014 to 2017, where they developed an innovation team and oversaw product strategy and marketing.

Before their time at Modustri, Collins was the Director of Marketing & Digital Innovation at Corewell Health, where they were responsible for digital innovation in a $5 billion integrated health system. J.D. also held various roles at Alticor, including Digital & Mobile Strategy and Sr. Brand Manager, where they built Amway's global digital and mobile strategy and led the re-branding of the ARTISTRY skincare brand.

Collins also has experience in the banking industry, having served as the VP of Internet Banking at Old Kent Bank, where they successfully launched an internet banking site. J.D.'searly career includes working as an Associate Consultant at Deloitte Consulting. Throughout their career, Collins has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, digital innovation, and leadership.

J.D. Collins completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Operations and Marketing at the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business from 1996 to 1997. Prior to that, from 1990 to 1993, Collins earned a B.A. degree in Professional Management from Albion College. Additionally, Collins studied Mechanical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy from 1989 to 1991. Finally, Collins attended Dearborn High from 1985 to 1989, though no specific degree or field of study was mentioned for this period.