Commissioners

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