Vince Patton:  

Vince is from Detroit, Michigan. Vince's schools include Cass Technical High School. Vince later attended Pacific Union College (Communications, Bachelor of Arts) , Pacific Union College (BA in Communications) , US Army Sergeants Major Academy (Military Strategic Studies), Loyola University at Chicago (MA Counseling), and American University Washington, DC (Doctor of Education). Vince served 30 years in the US Coast Guard, retiring in 2002 as the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, becoming the first African American to reach that position. Vince currently is Senior Vice President for Leadership Development at NewDayUSA, and resides in Alexandria, VA. Music Vince likes includes Fans of John Coltrane, Kirk Whalum, Jazz. Books Vince likes include The Adventures of Onyx, To Kill a Mockingbird, Profiles in Courage. Movies Vince likes include The Invisible War, Ask Not, African Queen. TV shows Vince likes include CBS Sunday Morning, CNN The Situation Room, National Memorial Day Concert (PBS). One of Vince's favorite quotes is:""I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life, as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." ~ Booker T. Washington "A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." ~ Proverbs 11:25 (NIV) "Just because I laugh a lot, doesn't mean my life is easy. Just because I have a smile on my face every day, doesn't mean that something is not bothering me. I just choose to move on, and not dwell on all the negatives in my life. Every new moment gives me the chance to renew anew. I cho...Expand for more