Mike Collins has been engaged in entertainment lighting since 1979. Educated in Dramatic Arts and Speech, he began as a touring lighting and special effects designer/technician before entering full time sales in 1985. For 21 years he was in Orlando, where he supplied both lighting and special effects on numerous theme park attractions. He then spent 6 years as a regional sales manager for Philips/Genlyte Lighting Controls offering LED and efficiency solutions in the architectural market. He now manages Technical Sales and Projects at Norcostco Atlanta Costume. When taking time off from the light, Mike and his wife of 35 years raise a family of four-footed furry children. He is also an avid disc golfer and advocates Disc Golf as an organized school sport.