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Arthur Collins
Director/Board Member at
RLJ LODGING TRUST
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Arthur R.
Collins is the founder of theGROUP DC LLC, established in 2011, serving as Chairman.
Current jobs include Chairman at Morehouse School of Medicine since 2009, Independent Director at Aflac, Inc. since 2022, Independent Director at KB Home since 2020, Independent Trustee at RLJ Lodging Trust since 2016, Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. since 2023, Member of The Economic Club of Washington since 2012, Trustee at Ford's Theatre Society since 2023, and Trustee at Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art since 2022.
Former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Public Private Partnerships, Inc. from 1989 to 2011, Chairman at Florida A&M University from 2001 to 2003, Vice Chairman at The Brookings Institution from 2014 to 2023, and Trustee at Meridian International Center from 2009 to 2017.
Education includes undergraduate and doctorate degrees from Florida A&M University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RLJ LODGING TRUST 0.05% | 2026-05-05 | 77,136 ( 0.05% ) | 914 062 $ | 2026-06-29 |
KB HOME 0.02% | 2026-04-22 | 13,157 ( 0.02% ) | 823 497 $ | 2026-06-29 |
| 2026-05-13 | 6,186 ( 0% ) | 725 309 $ | 2026-06-29 |
Arthur Collins active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RLJ LODGING TRUST | Director/Board Member | 2016-11-20 |
| KB HOME | Director/Board Member | 2020-10-07 |
| AFLAC INCORPORATED | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-01 |
Morehouse School of Medicine
 Morehouse School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Chairman | 2008-12-31 |
theGROUP
 theGROUP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as government relations firm | Founder | 2010-12-31 |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2022-12-31 |
Ford's Theatre Society
 Ford's Theatre Society Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates theatre which offers museum exhibits | Director/Board Member | 2022-12-31 |
The Economic Club of Washington
 The Economic Club of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates forum for distinguished global leaders to share the insights about major issues | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-12-31 |
Former positions of Arthur Collins
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Brookings Institution
 The Brookings Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and policy solutions | Director/Board Member | 2022-12-31 |
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Training of Arthur Collins
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
68
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Aflac, Inc.
 Aflac, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides supplemental life and health insurance services | Finance |
KB Home
 KB Home HomebuildingConsumer Durables Constructs and sells single family homes and condominium complexes | Consumer Durables |
RLJ Lodging Trust
 RLJ Lodging Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which operates and manages hotels | Finance |
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and policy solutions | Commercial Services |
Florida A&M University
 Florida A&M University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
The Economic Club of Washington
The Economic Club of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates forum for distinguished global leaders to share the insights about major issues | Commercial Services |
Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Meridian International Center
 Meridian International Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an organisation that promotes exchanging of culture, training and convening programs among communities | Commercial Services |
Ford's Theatre Society
Ford's Theatre Society Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates theatre which offers museum exhibits | Consumer Services |
Public Private Partnerships, Inc. | |
theGROUP
theGROUP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as government relations firm | Commercial Services |
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