Collyns has been working in the production industry for over 15 years. His passion as Production Manager helped him grow The Congress Theater, making it one of the hottest spots in Chicago, before he moved on to become a co-founder of Advanced Concert Productions, later selling that company to SFX Entertainment in 2015. After working with various production companies and venues over the years, he quickly found that his true calling was creating new and innovative stage and lighting designs. He has worked and toured with many artists including Grammy winner Cedric Gervais. He has also designed and helped build several successful shows and festivals around the world. Collyns specialities include stage design, technical drawings, and lighting design.