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Commissioners
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Magnolia, Delaware
term expires July 1, 2026
James L. Collins
Commissioner
Occupation
- Microsoft Corporation, Public Sector Leader, Americas, 2024 – present
- Microsoft Corporation, State and Local Government, General Manager, 2020 -2024
Education
- Champlain College (VT) – Master of Science, Managing Innovation & Information Technology (MSMIIT)
- Wesley College (DE) – B.A. Psychology
- Council of State Governments (CSG) Henry Toll Fellow
Professional Experience
- Delaware Department of Technology and Information, Chief Information Officer (CIO), 2014-2020
- Office of Delaware Governor Jack Markell, Deputy Chief of Staff, 2014
- Delaware Department of State; Deputy Secretary of State, 2009-2013
- Peregrine Systems, Inc./ MAXIMUS, Inc.; Senior Consultant 2001-2004
- Delaware State Dept. of Administrative Services, Manager of Application Systems/Deputy Fleet Administrator, 1998-2001
Civic and Community Affiliations
- Delaware River and Bay Authority Commissioner, 2024 – present
- Delaware State University, Board of Trustees, 2024 - present
- Delaware Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, former chairman
- Delaware Boy and Girls Club 2014-present
Notable Awards
- Microsoft Top Consulting Sales Operating Unit, 2021
- NASCIO Meritorious Service Award, 2020
- State Scoop State Executive of the Year Award, 2019
- Order of the First State, Governor Jack Markell, 2017
Military Service
- United States Air Force, Dental Technician / Total Quality Management Instructor 1988-1997