Vince has over 35 years of agricultural experience, including over 15 years dedicated specifically to the environmental services industry. In this role, Vince has helped ensure that members of the dairy and livestock industries fulfill their regulatory compliance obligations. Vince’s connection to agriculture began with his upbringing on his family dairy and farming operation where he is a 3rd generation farmer. Vince’s professional career began in the year 2000 when he was hired by Western United Dairymen as a field representative serving Stanislaus, Sacramento, and San Joaquin counties. During this time, he helped members of the dairy industry manage a changing environmental climate. Vince gained further agricultural experience in the environmental services industry when he began working as a Project Manager for the Source Group Inc. in 2008, where he was assigned the task of preparing Nutrient and Waste Management Plans for his clients in the Central Valley. 

          Beyond Vince’s applied experience in the agriculture industry, he has also acquired an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Dairy Science as well as an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Ag Business from Modesto Junior College. In addition to this, Vince is a certified Technical Service Provider (TSP) through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Furthermore, Vince is a graduate of the California Dairy Leaders program. Through this program, Vince gained a comprehensive understanding of issues affecting the dairy industry, and engaged in advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry through meeting with various political leaders and federal and state agencies.