Like he did for most of his youth competing as a world-class athlete, Shane Collins has thrived as one of the premier custom home builders in Montana.

After retiring from the NFL, Collins sought a career that would build on the principles he learned in the sports world—discipline, teamwork, and excellence. In 1997, he founded Shane Collins Construction, aiming to bring something better to the marketplace. With his wife Lisa, both lifelong Montanans, Shane committed to building quality homes of distinction, a guiding mantra that reflected their mission to improve the community they cherish.

For over 28 years, Shane Collins Construction has stayed true to this mission of integrity and expertise. In its early years, the company focused on building homes for first-time buyers, fulfilling a crucial need in the early 2000s. Helping young families achieve homeownership remains one of Shane’s most rewarding experiences.

As the market evolved, so did Shane Collins Construction. Today, the company specializes in high-end custom residential homes, a transformation shaped by decades of experience and a relentless commitment to excellence. The journey from 1997 to 2024 has been one of growth and learning, enabling Shane Collins Construction to deliver exceptional craftsmanship and service at the highest level.

Collins has maintained a commitment to building his legacy by providing clients with sound, timeless homes that can enhance the aesthetics of the site or neighborhood in which each home is built. Using only top skilled professionals and craftsman, Shane Collins Construction has a well-earned reputation as one of the premier building companies beneath the Bridgers. From small single-family homes to custom cabin retreats to commercial projects, Shane has proven he can tackle any challenge.

“The most important thing you learn from football and sports is don’t be afraid to fail. You are going to fail. I don’t care what you do,” Collins told the Montana Pro Football Hall of Fame leading up to his induction in the summer of 2021. “I’ve never listened to the doubters and I’ve always told my family that, too. I’ve tried to translate that no fear into every element of my life.”

That’s the same mindset Collins brings to the Montana Build Group. As Shane partners with the second generation of development and expertise, one of the great athletes in the history of the Treasure State helps define Montana Build Group, Powered by Athletes & Engineers. Read more.