Philip Andrew Collins was born on March 8, 1967, at Naval Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme, California, where his father was stationed.

In 1985, he graduated from Siloam Springs High School and later received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Arkansas.

[6][7] In 2017, he ran for a position on the Harper College Board of Trustees and placed second in the election for two seats, but declined to take office, since he had moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, after the last day to file a withdrawal of candidacy.

[8][6] On June 12, 2018, he won the Republican nomination for Clark County treasurer against Ron Q. Quiland, but was defeated in the general election by Laura Fitzpatrick.

[13] Collins ran for the GOP nomination for 88th district of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2024, calling for reduced taxes, a ban on abortion and a law requiring election officials to use printed obituaries to cull voter roles.