Zario Collie, the CEO of Tidal Wave Services, was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in March 2006 as a Combat Engineer (Project Manager).
Zario has been recognized for several Navy and Marine Corps Awards for his work as a Program/Project Manager during his career. He is also currently serving as a volunteer member of the Spencer’s Crossing Homeowners Association.
My Story
My name is Zario, but most of my friends call me Collie. I am a United States Marine based out of Camp Pendleton, CA, serving in the billet of Combat Engineer Chief. In short, I am a program manager with a decent understanding of explosive theory and its employment to increase advantageous gaps in the enemy’s defense. I’ve spent a little over 20 years in service to our country, four of which were spent overseas providing aid to the U. S. Diplomatic Communities as a Marine Security Guard. As much as I would love to return to the diplomatic community, I’m looking for job opportunities that are more California-based. I retire from the Marine Corps in a few months, and honestly, I can’t wait. I have three young kids, with the oldest being 10, 7, and 3 years old, respectively.
I have completed a Master’s in Business Administration at American Military University and a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a concentration in Project Management with DeVry University. My favorite pastimes include playing video games (Mostly NFL Madden), Remote Control (RC) Drifting, Aquascaping (creating an underwater ecosystem to include live plants), and spending time with my family.
