Vincent graduated from Brevard College with a degree in Political Science and attended West Virginia University where he received a Masters of Public Administration. Vincent has over eleven years of experience in local and state government. Vincent has held six different positions in a myriad of capacities with the City of Gastonia. Vincent’s work includes Transportation Planning, Customer Service Supervision, Budget and Financial Management, Grant Management, Project Management, Policy Research, Public Outreach, Employee Development and Innovation, Airport Operations and Transit Operations.