Founders and Professional Staff
Burk and Jean Collins - Founders
Jean@burkcollinscompany.com
Burk Collins & Company was founded by Burk and Jean Collins in 1970. Burk grew up in Bromide, Oklahoma while Jean spent her childhood in neighboring Lehigh, Oklahoma.
Married in 1960, the Collins’ moved to Fort Worth, Texas where Burk Collins was employed in the foam rubber fabricating business. In 1965, Burk and Jean entered the wholesale carpet industry. During this time, Burk attended TCU while Jean managed the floor covering business. In 1970 they started Burk Collins & Company, Ltd. This new company specialized in developing retail shopping centers, warehouses, subdivisions and office buildings.
In their 60 year history as a couple, Burk and Jean have developed in excess of 9,000,000 square feet of commercial real estate including but not limited to retail, industrial, office space and sub-divisions.
Burk and Jean have 2 children, 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and reside in North Texas.
Danny Hooper - President
danny@burkcollinscompany.com
A 36-year veteran of the commercial construction business, Danny joined Burk Collins & Co., Ltd. in October of 2004. During his employment with Burk Collins & Co., Ltd., Danny has built over 5,000,000 sq. ft. of Shopping Center space. Prior to his employment with Burk Collins & Co., Ltd., Danny began as a contractor and worked his way up the ladder eventually owning his own general construction firm for 10 years. His extensive experience includes ground up construction as well as interior finish-out experience. Danny was the president of TOKA General Contractors, a Burk Collins subsidiary.
Danny has been married to Jeanette for 41 years, has 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandkids and one in the hopper.