Ron Collins

Ron Collins currently serves as the Executive Director of Procurement at the University of Alabama at Birmingham since December 2017, following a tenure as Director of Purchasing. Prior experience includes roles such as Strategic Sourcing Specialist at UAB Medicine, Category Manager at Surgical Care Affiliates, and various positions in the United States Marine Corps, culminating in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Additional experience encompasses Sr Commodity Manager at SunTrust Banks, Senior Manager of IT Procurement at The Home Depot, and Strategic Sourcing Manager at Delta Air Lines. Ron Collins holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Auburn University and completed Advanced Military and Operational Studies at Marine Corps University.