Richard Collins, Computer Support Specialist

Richard joined PAI October 2007 as a computer support specialist. He began his career as a law enforcement/K9 handler in the US Air Force, traveling to Korea, Japan, El Salvador and Panama. He worked at the US State Dept as a diplomatic security officer and the US Justice Dept security office. Prior to joining PAI, Richard was a field engineer specializing in server repair with Hewlett Packard, and working a government contract with the Health Resources Services Administration on their computer help desk. He is finishing his bachelors degree in Pastoral Ministry with Faith Christian University and his Computer Information Systems Associate Degree with Montgomery College. Richard is also a pastor at a church in Rockville, MD. He's traveled recently to India, Peru, Mexico and Jamaica assisting local churches and schools by donating and setting up computer networks, desktops and laptops, and other IT services while on several missions trips. He resides in Gaithersburg, MD with his wife and two young children.