Born and raised in Baltimore MD, Dr. Collier completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University and his medical school training at Philadelphia college of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his training at Vanderbilt University Medical center with emphasis on Acute Care Surgery (Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care). He is currently the Section Chief of Acute Care Surgery and the Trauma Medical Director at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

He loves to spend time with his wife and children. He also loves all activities that are outside, especially running and playing golf.