Joe Collins

Mr. Collins joined Lykes in 1991 as an Agricultural Engineer after graduating from the University of Florida. As an entry level engineer he had the opportunity to design and build multiple large scale agricultural projects from the ground up for Lykes. These projects include citrus grove irrigation systems, farm drainage systems, potable water facilities and fertilizer plants just to name a few. Mr. Collins is a licensed Professional Engineer and has been promoted through the ranks here at Lykes over the years serving as Engineering Manager and Vice President. He currently serves as Senior Vice President responsible for all agricultural operations in Florida and Texas. He has extensive land management experience and all of the regulatory and operational challenges that come with managing over one half million acres of land in two states.