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Public records list Chris Collins as a politician and businessperson. Chris Collins was born in Schenectady, New York, United States on May 20, 1950. The age as of 2026 is 76. Schooling on record includes North Carolina State University. Listed accolades include Eagle Scout.
My Take
What draws me to Chris Collins is the arc, not the party label. Here is a man who ran a gear manufacturing company in Niagara Falls and then climbed from Erie County executive to the U.S. House. I find that operator-turned-politician path genuinely interesting, because it tends to produce people who think in spreadsheets and outcomes rather than slogans. The Eagle Scout badge from his youth hints at a methodical, dutiful temperament. Whatever one makes of his politics, I respect the self-made trajectory and the willingness of a businessman to trade the boardroom for the messier arena of public office.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Collins
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・コリンズ
- Reading
- くりす・こりんず
- Born
- May 20, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Schenectady, New York, United States
- Occupation
- politician / businessperson
2. Background
- University
- North Carolina State University
Awards & achievements
- Eagle Scout
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Collins born?
Born May 20, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Chris Collins from?
Chris Collins is from Schenectady, New York, United States.
What does Chris Collins do?
Chris Collins works as politician, businessperson.
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