University of Maine at Farmington

Vince graduated from UMF in 1989. He has since earned a Master's degree in Political Science and in Public Administration.

As a successful basketball player for the Beavers he was described as "the most natural player on the team" and "silky smooth offensively". Vince was the fourth all-time leading scorer with 1,283 career points when he graduated from UMF. Among his career achievements, he had 523 career field goals and a .530 career field goal percentage.

The 1988-89 season was a successful one for Vince. He was named NAIA All-District, All-Maine, and co-MVP honors.

Other honors included being named to the MMBCWA All-Maine Collegiate Second Team and the Maine Collegiate All-Rookie Team.

At the time of his induction, Vince worked in the executive chamber of the New York State Governor's Office in Albany, N.Y., and was also a Sage Graduate School adjunct professor. The National Republican Congressional Committee had endorsed him as a candidate to run for New York's 21st Congressional seat.