Vinson “Vince” Morris is an Army Acquisitional Professional with over 26 years of service, including 15 years in the Acquisition Corps. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the Cumberlands, KY, an MBA in Defense Contracting from the Naval Postgraduate School, CA, and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Eisenhower Senior Service College, Ft. McNair.
Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 2001 through the Army Officer Candidate School at Ft. Moore, Ga. Vince began his career in the Infantry before transitioning to the Acquisition field. Vince’s operational assignments include roles as Rifle Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer with the 82nd Airborne Division, Ranger Platoon Leader and Executive Officer, and Company Commander in the 3rd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.
He is defense acquisition certified in Program Management (Level III) and is a Defense Acquisition Corps Member. As a Program Manager, Vince led the Army’s Ground Soldier Systems and Small Unit Tactical Power Programs, managing procurement, modernization, and sustainment efforts with an annual budget exceeding $180 million. His strategic oversight ensured seamless integration, fielding, and tactical deployment, enhancing operational readiness and situational awareness.
Vince has held significant roles at the Pentagon, including Resource Analyst at HQDA G3-5-7, Special Assistant to the Director of the Army Staff, Budget and Resource Integrator, and Army System Coordinator for Special Programs and Counter-Fire Radars. Vince’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, and numerous campaign and service medals. He also earned the Expert Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, and Ranger Tab.
Vince is married to the former Heather Waters, and they have two children, Haleigh, a recent graduate of the FSU nursing program, and Hunter, a first-year cadet at the United States Military Academy.