Short Biography (For Introductions)

Introduction for Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27)

Congressman Chris Collins represents New York’s 27th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.  The 27th District of New York includes 105 towns spread out over eight counties in Western New York and the Finger Lakes.  The residents of NY-27 first elected Mr. Collins to Congress in November of 2012 and in 2014 he handily won reelection with over 70% of the vote.

Congressman Collins is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he serves on three subcommittees: Heath Subcommittee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, and the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.

Congressman Collins comes to Capitol Hill with both private and public sector experience. Before being elected to Congress, Chris served as Erie County Executive and built a career as a business owner and entrepreneur, creating and saving hundreds of American jobs in Western New York.

A mechanical engineer, the Congressman began his professional career with Westinghouse Electric in 1972.  Chris lives in Clarence, NY with his wife Mary. He has three children and three grandchildren and remains active with the Greater Niagara Frontier Council Boy Scouts of America.