Tell us a little about your background, where you grew up, family, school, interests, etc.

"I grew up in Chattanooga, Lookout Valley actually. I attended Chattanooga Christian School all the way from Kindergarten through High School. I didn't attend college, I did spend 6 Months in Africa right after graduating High School. The experience in Africa had a significant impact on me. I came back to the states and went right to work for a Builder. I loved building, I loved the people more than anything. I started Collier Construction when I was 22. We had over 40 employees within two years. Now we are about 15 years in business. I still love the industry, the people and the building. I wouldn't trade it for another path. "I met my wife in 3rd grade, we have been married for 15 years on April 1st of 2016. Yep, I got married on April Fools’ Day. It’s been a wild ride, we've got two kids, Caleb (nine) and Julia (seven).”
 

Describe Collier Construction and the different services it provides?

"Collier Construction, does a little of everything. We build some pretty expensive homes in the$2 million price point, we build commercial, and we build entire communities. A few years ago we built a soccer/football turf facility for a local private school."
 

How long have you been an HBAGC member, why did you join, what has been your experience as an HBAGC member, why would you encourage others to consider an HBAGC membership, etc.

"Collier has been a member of Home Builders since we started the company. I view membership as a duty, a responsibility to an industry that I reap the benefits every day I come to work. I can't see being in this line of work and not being a member. It’s the minimum amount that one can do to support the industry. It's my responsibility, that’s the way I see it."