Richard H. Collins
Chairman, Today Foundation

Richard H. Collins founded Today Foundation in 1984 and serves as its chairman.

A Dallas, Texas-based entrepreneur and philanthropist, Collins is Chairman and CEO of Richard Collins Enterprises, which has interests in investment securities, real estate, technology and education. He is also Vice President and Director of the Collins Family Foundation.

He is a Dallas native and a member of the sixth generation of a prominent Texas family active in commerce, politics and civic matters.

Business Activities

• served as chairman of two commercial banks
• acquired and developed ranch, commercial and residential investment property
• participated in oil and gas drilling ventures
• acquired oil and gas properties and energy investment partnerships
• served as a director of privately owned energy companies
• acted as principal in media investments, including motion picture theatres, radio stations and newspapers

Community Activities

• Associated Texans Against Crime, chairman
• Children's Education Fund, chairman
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice, board member 1990 and 1991
• Dallas Entrepreneurial Political Action Committee, chairman
• Republican Party, active member
• Numerous civic and charitable organizations, former board member

Educational Background

Graduate, Southern Methodist University
Attended Trinity University, San Antonio