Donnie Rollins Sr.

Donnie Rollins, a local contractor, has owned and operated Donnie Rollins Construction since 1977, providing quality service and workmanship in the city of Columbus, TX and surrounding areas.

He has been involved in numerous organizations throughout the community. He has served two terms on the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. In his firt term he was a director, on his second term he was voted on as vice-president of the board.

In 1994, Mayor Dr. Tom Hancher appointed Rollins to the Mid-Town Park Planning Committee and, once the grant was approved, he was appointed to the Mid-Town Park Task Force, on which he still serves. Rollins is also presently a member of the Columbus Lions Club, where he was recently appointed to a two-year term on the board of directors.

"I have enjoyed working with the community and, by being involved with various organizations, I feel that I have an open mind to the suggestions and concerns of the community." In 1998, Rollins received the Sam Walton Business Leader Award for recognition of his service to customers, respect for individuals and commitment to strive for excellence.

Donnie and his wife, Nora, have lived together in Columbus since 1976. Nora is the production manager/advertising salesperson at The Banner Press Newspaper in Columbus, where Donnie also works part time as a sports photographer. They have one son, Donnie Jr., 27 who completed his Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from the University of Houston-Downtown. He is currently a Technical Analyst for American International Group, a global Insurance and Financial Services corporation.