Simon Michael Collins

Simon Michael Collins is an Advocate in Audland's House of Advocates of the Conservative Party. He represents Lancaster Division's 1st district, which includes the City of Lancaster and certain suburbs. Bauman won the Conservative party primary for the position of Audland's Prime Minister.

Education

Simon Michael Collins was born on February 23, 1950 to former Sen. Edward D. Collins (C-LA) and Barbara T. Collins. Collins attended the Lancaster Preparatory Academy from the age of 4 to 18. Following his graduation, he attended the Audland National University: Lancaster, where he was a member of various clubs and groups, as well as the Omega Chi Delta (ΩΧΔ) fraternity.

Private Sector Work

Following his graduation from ANU:L, Collins got a job as a upper level manager at Avery-Kade International. In 1977, he was elected to the CEO position, causing an outcry from many of the minority shareholders. Many did not consider Collins to be qualified for the position. However, Collins proved to be a suitable leader from the company. Under his leadership, AKI's Kedalfax market share increased to 30% for the first and only time in 1980.

In 1982, Collins resigned from the position of AKI's CEO, and moved back to Lancaster, where did independent consulting work until 1985.

Government Work

In 1985, Collins was appointed the City of Lancaster's Comptroller. His service was notable as the first in 20 years to have no major scandals.

In 1989, Collins ran for state Legislature, and won in a landslide when his opponent was arrested with over 20kg of cocaine three days before the election.

Continuing his one term trend, Collins ran for National Legislator from Lancaster's First District in 1993. He won again, and was re-elected in 1997, 2001, and 2005. Each election, Collins is the subject of conspiracy theories claiming he sets up his opponents, as they often are arrested on drug charges within days of the election. He has denied all claims.

In 2007, Collins announced his candidacy for Audland's Presidancy, and later won the nomination from his party.