Jim Collins

Primary employment with Washington State Parks Commission 1965 - 1998
Title - Park Ranger
In residence @ 5 different parks first 10 years
Moved into management position as District Ranger supervising operations & personel for 13 State Parks - 8 years
Moved to Assistant Regional Manager position for law enforcement, training, and safety for personnel in 32 State Parks in Western Washington - 15 years.
After Career retirement I enjoyed refereeing middle and high school basketball for 5 years and working at several golf courses managing pace of play.
I’m presently leading a men’s Bible study for our Camano Island church.
Hobbies: Fishing, golf & family.

Moved to W L in August 1954, entering WLHS as new 9th grade student knowing no one in school.
Living in city, walking to school in a University town & in a class with high academic achieving classmates was daunting !😵‍💫 In time with helpful teachers and new friends, life smoothed out. 😉 The WLHS athletic opportunities in basketball and golf were special challenges I accepted, and learned lessons of benefit for my lifetime. Special thanks Mr. Straley, Berberian, Bush, Mangus, and Casson. Your tough love influence has been lifetime invaluable for this boy. Each of you are remembered with great appreciation, as are my 4 years @ WLHS.