About Vince

I am a battle tested military chaplain holding the rank of Major, currently in my 24th year of reserve service to the nation, and a native son of Cape Coral.

CH [Major] U.S. Army Reserve

Throughout life, public service has always been important, in the molding of my character. The needs of others have always come first, whether in educating children or serving our nation in the armed forces, as a Combat Chaplain or Medic. As this campaign begins, I desire to deliver that same dedication back home to the citizens and business owners of Cape Coral, as their next mayor.

Experience

City of Cape Coral, Budget Review Committee, Member, 2012-Present
Town of Fort Myers Beach, Volunteer Assistant To The Town Manager, 2010-2012
Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Cape Coral, Class of 2012
Cape Coral Civic Association 1989 & 2012
Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Volunteer Staff Chaplain, 2012-Present
The Tennessee Senate, Legislative Intern, 2009
City of Cape Coral, Library Advisory Commission, Member, 1988-1990
City of Cape Coral, Historical & Cultural Resources Advisory Bd, Member 1989-1991 [Chair 1990-1991]
Chamber of Southwest Florida, Leadership Lee County Youth Connection, Charter Class, 1989
Lee County Government, Lee Grows, 1989
The Florida Senate, Legislative Page, 1988-1989
The Florida House of Representatives, Legislative Messenger, 1987

Professional Affiliations

International City & County Management Association
Florida City & County Management Association
Reserve Officers Association of the United States
Military Chaplains Association of the United States

Education

Graduate, Cape Coral High School [1990]
Associate In Arts- Kemper Military Junior College-Boonville, MO [1992-Political Science-Cum Laude]
Bachelor Of Science-Florida Southern College-Lakeland, FL [1994-Political Science]
Master Of Theological Studies-Vanderbilt University-Nashville, TN [1997-History& Theory of Religion]
Master Of Divinity-New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary-New Orleans, LA [2000-Generalist]
Master of Public Administration-Tennessee State University-Nashville, TN [2005-Public Administration]

Military Service

July 2012-Pres, Battalion Chaplain, 478th Civil Affairs Battalion [Airborne], US Army Reserve, Miami, FL
Feb 2012-July 2012 Retired-United States Air Force Reserve [22.5 Years]
Jun 2007-Feb 2012 Wing Chaplain, 482d Fighter Wing, US Air Force Reserve, Homestead ARB, FL

Deployed Service

Jan 2009-Jun 2009 Executive Officer To The Senior Chaplain, Joint Base Balad, Republic of Iraq
Jun 2008-Jun 2008 Chaplain, NATO Exercise Viper Javelin, Graf Ignatievo AB, Republic of Bulgaria.
Apr 2003-Sep 2003 Assistant to AF Reserve Advisor, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, IL
Oct 2003-Oct 2003 Task Force Chaplain, NATO Defense Ministers Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

Decorations

Meritorious Service Medal [2nd Award]
Air Force Commendation Medal
National Defense Service Medal [with bronze star]
Iraq Campaign Medal [with bronze star]
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon [w/gold border]