Peter Collins Re-elected Chair of FSU Board of Trustees

By Amy Farnum-Patronis, FSU News

The Florida State University Board of Trustees unanimously re-elected Trustee Peter Collins as its chair during its meeting on Aug. 29.  

“It’s an honor to serve as the chair of the FSU Board of Trustees,” Collins said. “I love the university, and I love being able to lead such a passionate and engaged board of leaders. There are truly incredible things happening at Florida State University right now—from record-setting student achievements to groundbreaking research—and I am excited to help guide our institution through this remarkable period of growth and success.” 

Collins, who was first elected board chair on Aug. 27, 2021, earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA from FSU. He is the co-founder and managing principal of Forge Capital Partners, directing all private equity activities for the company and serving as CEO of Forge’s real estate private equity fund business.   

He previously served on the FSU Foundation Board of Trustees and as chair of the foundation’s Investment and Development committees.  

“Chair Collins has been a tremendous partner in advancing Florida State University as one of the top public universities in the nation,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “I truly value his leadership, insight and dedication to the university.” 

Florida State’s 13-member Board of Trustees comprises six trustees appointed by the Florida governor, five trustees appointed by the Florida Board of Governors, one trustee who is the president of the university’s Faculty Senate and one who is the student body president.