Keywest Technology Friend and Partner, Jim Collins, 55, Dies in Wichita

James George Collins, a long-time friend and business associate of Keywest Technology, died this week in Wichita, KS

Lenexa, KS (Mar. 16, 2008) Long-time friend and business associate with Keywest Technology James George Collins II (Jim), age 55, died May 19, the victim of a botched armed robbery in Wichita, KS.

Collins is survived by his wife Jane, son James and daughter Taylor. Collins was a principal partner in DSX Media in Wichita, a division of Keywest Technology focused on the production of content for digital signage display.

Among Collins’ many business successes is advancing from a middle management position to CEO of an independent oil and gas exploration company. In that capacity, he built the 75- year-old business from a small independent to a medium-large independent and sold the company. Other successful entrepreneurial endeavors include starting, building and ultimately selling an adventure travel business and an aircraft interior manufacturing company.

“Jim was a true friend and will be missed deeply,” said Keywest Technology president Nick Nichols. “On a personal level, his gift of gab, sense of humor and deep generosity made him a gem in his community of Wichita. As a business partner in DSX Media, Jim tenaciously pursued solving the digital signage content needs of customers.”

Collins took great interest in his daughter’s and son’s activities as they were growing up. He took up horseback riding to accompany his daughter on rides as she pursued her equestrian interests. He also became a dedicated fan of the Wichita Collegiate High School football team where his son played football.

Hundreds of friends and associates visited the memorial service held for Collins May 15. Memorial contributions may be made to Wichita Montessori School Future Fund, 8311 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67207, or to Wichita Collegiate School Football Program, 9115 E. 13th Street, Wichita, KS 67206.