Phillip Collins of West Point has been named to North Mississippi Medical Center’s All Star Team for 2014. Collins was recognized by NMMC’s Stars Online program for outstanding performance throughout the year. NMMC launched the Stars Online program in 1999 to recognize employees who exhibit extraordinary care and concern for their patients, customers and coworkers. The All Stars were honored at a banquet Nov. 21. Collins became a security officer at NMMC-West Point in 2013.
He is a 1987 graduate of West Point High School and member of Union Star Baptist Church, where he serves as an usher and sings in the Male Choir. Collins joined the Clay County Volunteer Fire Department in 1988. He currently serves as Volunteer Fire Chief for the southeastern section of Clay County, approximately 24 square miles, including a portion of Old Waverly. He completed the Emergency Medical School at the First Responders Academy in Jackson in 2000.
He is always quick to offer his services whether it’s a flat tire that needs changing or a coworker who is sick and needs someone to fill in. On one occasion, Collins noticed that an Environmental Services worker was having trouble washing windows because they were so high. Collins washed the remaining windows for the worker. A coworker described him as the epitome of what teamwork is all about. He and his wife, Tonya, have been married since 2002 and have four daughters and a son. He enjoys hunting, fishing and riding four-wheelers with his family. He also volunteers on the security staff for the Howling Wolf Blues Festival in West Point.
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