Richard (Dick) H. Collins is chairman of Richard H. Collins Enterprises and Co-Chairman of Amira Learning, a global leader in education technology. With over 5 million students enrolled in all 50 states and six countries, Amira is impacting teachers and students globally through groundbreaking education technology that blends AI and online instruction with animation and real-time reporting of student data.

Philanthropy and community are very important to Collins. His philanthropic endeavors in the areas of education, crime reduction, and historical preservation have significantly and positively impacted the greater Dallas community and state of Texas. His experiences in business and education have motivated him to help thousands of disadvantaged children attend the school of their choice through the Today Foundation. It was his commitment to education that led to the founding of Dallas based Istation which merged with Amira Learning in 2024.

In addition, Collins has been active in historic preservation since 1972. From 1981-89, he served on Texas Historical Commission and his efforts include long-term initiatives to preserve and utilize historic structures throughout Texas and especially in Jefferson.  He led the development of the Port Jefferson History and Nature Park  that blends art with nature to teach students about the environment and how business and conservationists can work together for a better America. The park features numerous pieces from Texas artists that perfectly fit into the surroundings.

In 1090-91 Collins was a member of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice which over sees the prison, parole and probation systems.