Mike Collins

Mike Collins has a strong background in information technology management, with experience in various roles and industries. Mike began their career as the Director of Information Technology at AmSafe Aviation in 2002, where they were responsible for redesigning the IT organization and infrastructure. During their tenure, they successfully reduced total infrastructure costs by nearly 50% within the first six months. In 2005, Collins joined Encore Medical as the Director of Information Technology, reporting directly to the president. Mike played a key role in stabilizing and redesigning the entire IT organization, including a complete infrastructure overhaul. After three years at Encore Medical, Collins moved on to DJO Surgical in 2008. Here, they took on the role of Director of Information Technology, where they supported the integration of Encore Medical and Don Joy Orthopedics into the newly formed DJO Global organization. Lastly, Collins joined ETS-Lindgren in 2012 as the Chief Information Officer. In this role, they managed the global infrastructure across 9 different countries and 13 offices. The precise end dates for Collins' roles at ETS-Lindgren and DJO Surgical are not provided.

Mike Collins received their Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Hardware Engineering from the University of Arizona, which they completed from 1988 to 1991. Mike then pursued further education and obtained their MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix between 2001 and 2005. Prior to their MBA, they also earned a BS degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona from 1981 to 1991.