Jim Collins

Jim joined Lerch Bates in early 2025 and is based in the Eden Prairie, MN office, where he provides expert parking consulting services. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, he leads the Parking Design & Consulting group, specializing in a comprehensive range of services, including prime design, site planning, functional and conceptual design, signage and wayfinding, parking equipment consulting, project management, and business development. His deep expertise and strategic approach ensure that every project delivers seamless mobility, optimal functionality, and long-term value.

Areas of Expertise

• Concept and Functional Design
• Signage and Wayfinding Design
• Parking Technology Systems

Related Experience

• Jamul Casino, Jamul, CA
• West Valley Casino, Glendale, AZ
• Far West Casino, Glendale, AZ
• Choctaw Casino & Resort, Durant, OK
• Harrah’s Cherokee Parking Garages, Cherokee, NC
• River Spirit Casino, Tulsa, OK
• Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee, WI
• Seminole Hard Rock, Tampa, FL
• Element Hotel, Des Moines, IA
• RiverCentre Parking Garage Restoration, St. Paul, MN

• University of Minnesota – Bachelor of Science, Business Management
• Minneapolis Drafting School – Associate’s degree, Architectural Drafting

Certifications

LEED Green Associate

Parksmart Advisor