Danny Collins was born and raised in Union, MS, where he graduated from high school. He earned an AA degree from USM with a major in marketing. He has lived in Madison, MS for over thirty years, and has had a real estate license for over twenty years.

He is a member of the Multiple Listing Service; the Jackson Association of Realtors; and the owner of Danny Collins Realty.

In his career he has worked extensively with residential builders as well as developers. He specializes in residential, commercial, and recreational properties as well as income-producing farms.