Vincent Patton, Edd Email & Phone Number

Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Us

The NMIF President focuses on the core functions of the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization to enable it to achieve its long-term vision of supporting the Northeast Maritime Institute College of Maritime Science educational and scholarship programs, as well as for other purposes outlined in the Articles of Incorporation. Areas of emphasis include strategy, finance, fundraising, community outreach in the maritime industry, visitations and outreach with academic institutions, and program delivery. As President, will work collaboratively with the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and the Northeast Maritime Institute College of Maritime Science Board of Trustees, to help in identifying goals and objectives necessary for NMIF’s success.

Northeast Maritime Institute College of Maritime Science (NMI) is a private, co-educational institution founded in 1981 that offers its students an opportunity to pursue maritime career-oriented education, including an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nautical Science. NMI provides required marine safety education, ship operation courses, Coast Guard license and document courses, as well as programs that grant students with a certificate and Merchant Marine Document upon completion. As adjunct faculty member, teach Leadership and Ethics course (LD201) for the second year NMI students, and Public Speaking (EN105) to first year students.

Commencement Speaker for Northeast Maritime Institute College of Maritime Science first graduation for Associate of Science degree program, 9/10/2016.

New London, Ct, Us

The National Coast Guard Museum Association is committed to building a world-class Museum that will not only honor the heritage of the U.S. Coast Guard, but also provide to the public a gateway to discover Coast Guard life. Interactive exhibits, programs, public and private partnerships, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)-based educational programs and leadership training opportunities are expected to be a formidable part of the Museum experience.

Arlington, Va, Us

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), congressionally-chartered, U.S. Navy sponsored organization that serves to teach young people (ages 13 through high school) about the sea-going military services (U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard), seamanship training, community service, citizenship, leadership development and an understanding of discipline and teamwork.

Overland Park, Ks, Us

USBA is a not-for-profit association that provides affordable group life insurance, health insurance supplements, and other products and services to military personnel, Federal employees, National Guard and Reserve members, Veterans and their families with the highest ethical standards of conduct and service.

The Veterans Justice Commission is examining the extent and nature of veterans’ involvement in the criminal justice system and developing recommendations for evidence-based policy changes that enhance safety, health, and justice. Launched in August 2022, the Commission is assessing the risk factors that drive veterans’ justice-system involvement, the adequacy of transitional assistance for military service members as they reenter civilian life, and the effectiveness of the justice system response when veterans break the law. The Commission is chaired by former U.S. Defense Secretary and U.S. Senator Charles Hagel and includes former defense secretary and White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta as well as 13 other leaders representing veterans, the military, the Veterans Administration, community advocates, and various sectors of the justice system.

West Palm Beach, Florida, Us

As part of the 'NewDay5' Coaching Team, work closely with staff members on their development of leadership and management skills as part of the company's 'Character Driven Leadership' program. Special emphasis placed on 'Up & Coming' employees who are entering into supervisory roles and responsibilities. Conduct training seminars on leadership & military introductory subjects through the NewDay University.

Fredericksburg, Va, Us

As Speaker at Harkcon Academy, a professional development and training firm focused on helping people thrive on the journey. Harkcon Academy consists of an extraordinary team of accomplished professionals who have excelled for decades leading people and teams to the highest levels of achievement. We provide the highest quality engagements, specializing in the development of people, teams, and organizations in the areas of leadership development and emergency incident response.

The mission of Pinnacle Five is to help Veterans and their families transition to civilian life productively by: Educating the public about the value of hiring veterans and gaining corporate commitment to provide jobs, housing, and mentoring for veterans/families; serving as a bridge between the Veteran community and resources available to them; & strengthening citizenship by connecting corporate support and veterans in educational outreach targeted to schools where we prepare young people to be productive citizens. Pinnacle Five is also involved with requirements & acquisition consulting; leadership training & development; keynote/motivational speaking; strategic advisory boards; business transformation.

The NCOA was established in 1960, chartered by Congress as a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization to enhance and maintain the quality of life for noncommissioned and petty officers in all branches of the Armed Forces, Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, Veterans (separated and retired), widows, and their families. The NCOA offers its members a wide range of benefits and services designed especially for enlisted service members and their families.

As Principal Advisor, serve as consultant to the board of directors and the advisory board for Warriors4Wireless (W4W), a nonprofit professional organization that recruits, trains and places transitioning servicemembers and veterans for employment in the wireless telecommunications infrastructure industry.

As president/CEO, had overall responsibility for Warriors4Wireless (W4W), a nonprofit career development program designed exclusively for transitioning military servicemembers and veterans providing them a unique opportunity to become trained for careers in the wireless telecommunications industry in construction, installation and maintenance of cellular towers and broadband. Worked proactively with wireless industry partners to pinpoint applicable positions and promote the hiring of veterans. Liaise directly with DoD Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Coordinators to identify suitable candidates and publicize openings. Also oversees the recruiting process for open positions via several source channels, including job fairs and other recruiting events to connect candidates with wireless industry career opportunities. Managed the W4W for designing and conducting training and certification programs – in cooperation with industry organizations ensuring veterans have the necessary, on the job training and required credentialing to succeed in and accelerate their careers in the wireless communications infrastructure industry.

Indianapolis, In, Us

Principal narrator for composer James Beckel's symphonic score, "Gardens of Stone," performed by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra during their "Star Spangled Symphony" concert series, 6/27 through 7/4/2018.

Manchester, Nh, Us

Commencement speaker for SNHU Master Degree programs on 5/13/2018. Awarded an Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree.

Columbia, Missouri, Us

As a consultant to the Veterans United military marketing team, advised company on trends, issues and matters that impact the military demographics, to include active duty, reserve/Guard, veterans, retirees and family members. Participated in marketing and nationwide advertising (periodicals, social media, video presentations and speaking at events) for Veterans United.

Fairfax, Virginia, Us

Overall responsibility for the fundraising and development programs supporting AFCEA International's 120+ chapters worldwide who collectively award over $2 million in scholarships and grants to deserving students and teachers at all academic levels in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. In addition serves as the academic content manager for the Professional Development Center reviewing educational programs for the purpose of acquiring continuing education credentials and training courses for AFCEA International conferences, workshops and symposia. Administrator and course curriculum developer for the AFCEA Leadership Forum.

Fairfax, Virginia, Us

Oversees outreach to homeland security professionals in government (federal, state, local and international), industry and academia, as well as management oversight of AFCEA’s Homeland Security and Cyber Committees. Responsible for the planning; programming and execution of conferences, symposiums, trade show events and professional development in the area of homeland and global security programs for AFCEA, specifically: cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, emergency management/response, biometrics/identity management, border protection, maritime security and risk assessment.From July 2011-August 2012 was Vice President Corporate Outreach/Deputy for Plans: Primary responsibilities included: identifying and recruiting potential corporate sponsors and cultivating relationships which help lead to increased corporate participation in AFCEA; overseeing corporate outreach globally; develop strategic objectives and marketing plans; identify targeted market segments for corporate sponsorship growth; track corporate sponsorship growth and retention. Work directly with companies to better understand their corporate marketing strategy in its relationship with AFCEA. Serve as deputy to the executive vice president for plans and supports the supervision of the staff and activities of the plans department.

One of the keynote speakers for the U.S. Air Force Academy's 2015 National Character and Leadership Symposium.

Bethesda, Md, Us

The National Intelligence University is the Intelligence Community’s sole accredited, federal degree-granting institution. The NIU is a unique and technologically advanced university that focuses on the profession of intelligence and is the only institution of higher education in the nation that allows its students to study and complete research in the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) arena.

Weston, Ma, Us

Responsible for executing grassroots outreach marketing and public relations program; is the senior program manager for government projects, and maintains a close liaison with contacts at all levels in the military community and military service organizations. Oversight of Military Installation Ambassadors program, Customer eCare Service, Military.com Career Transition Fairs and Military.com discussion site. Annually connect directly with over 10,000 members of the military community including transitioning servicemembers and veterans through formal and informal presentations at a variety of events including testimony before Members of Congress.

Part-time consulting position, facilitating annual communications skills training for Corps of Cadets Leadership Seminar at The Citadel, Charleston, SC.

Served as an 'on air' commentator addressing military strategy, operations and concepts for KRON-TV's news broadcasts on the military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Provide subject matter expertise on military matters, protocol, and culture to a internet-based marketing firm. Periodically conduct presentations on the benefits of using the website, 'Military.com' to a variety of organizations that may find benefit of advertising to almost four million registered members. Provide liaison with military senior leadership (officers and enlisted), and military service and professional organizations.

Oversight of a program teaching 'at-risk' teens seamanship and sailing skills, which results in their learning teambuilding, respect, confidence, attention to detail, and responsibility. The program is operating in six cities nationwide, with four full time and 28 volunteers. The President and founder of Halley's Comet Foundation is actor John Amos.

Fairfax, Virginia, Us

Liase with Caribbean missions and the UN Relief Agency providing necessary support for relief and missionary work. Assist with fund-raising and recruitment of volunteers for periodic mission work.

Oakland, Us

Facillitation team trainer for MMHA Managers Mentoring Training Seminars & corporate consulting on performance improvement systems.http://www.mentors-mmha.com/

Direct a bi-monthly social activities program for developmentally disabled adults for the city and county of Alameda. Program teaches social skills for developmentally disabled to do day-to-day activities such as ordering from a menu in a restaurant to grocery and dry goods shopping. Work with a team of volunteers and with the Special Olympics program.

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Adjunct Professor teaching 'Philosophy of Ethics' in the Philosophy Department. Taught one class per semester, with student load of 35-50 per class.

Washington, Dc, Us

As the service’s top senior enlisted leader and ombudsman, served as the principal advisor to the Commandant of the Coast Guard, his directorates, and the Secretaries of Transportation and Defense, with primary focus on quality of life issues, career development, work environment and personnel matters affecting over 40,000 active duty, reserve enlisted, and civilian personnel servicewide. Routinely addressed these specific issues before appropriate Senate and House committees in Congress, and the ‘Commander-in-Chief,’ along with the senior enlisted counterparts of the other four military services. Served as member of Board of Visitors for USCG Academy (1999-2002).

Washington, Dc, Us

During Coast Guard career, served aboard three various Coast Guard cutters, sailing Atlantic & Pacific oceans, with cumulative service of over five years at sea. Assignments both afloat and ashore covered locations in NY, WA state, AK, CA, NJ, DC and the Great Lakes and Caribbean regions. Directly participated in more than 50 search and rescue cases that resulted in saving lives and property at sea. Qualified law enforcement boarding officer. Served as the senior enlisted advisor to Joint Task Force-160 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba during Operation Support Democracy in 1994-96, which was the largest alien migration operation in history. Over the course of the 30 year career, visited 33 countries, including military areas of conflict Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan. Trained and certified ‘Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Specialist,’ to assess the work environment concerns of personnel assigned in the rescue and recovery operations.

Ed.D., Educational Research And Development

M.Th., Applied Religious Studies

Graduate-Level Certificate, National Security & Defense Readiness

Ma, Counseling Psychology

Ba, Communications

High School Diploma, Polytech Humanities

Certificate, Equal Opportunity Management, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Diversity Studies