Hello, my name is Larry Vincent and I have lived in Cole County my entire life. I’ve had the privilege of working with, and belonging to, various civic and service organizations for the betterment of our community for over thirty years now. When I went to work for my Dad, Nelson ("Nellie") Vincent in 1975, he told me I had an obligation to give back to the community that I worked and lived in. Little did I know at that time the community would give more to me than I could ever give to it. In many instances, I’ve followed in my father’s footsteps. He was a past president of the Jefferson City Jaycees--and so was I. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce--so am I. He served as the Collector for Jefferson City, and I’m now serving as the Collector for Cole County.

I had the privilege of representing Jefferson City’s 5th Ward for five terms on the City Council, and worked with whom I believe have been three of Jefferson City’s finest mayors: Duane Shreimann, Tom Rackers, and John Landwehr. I’ve also been privileged to serve on the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Commission for the past six years, and was selected by the Cole County Republican Central Committee and appointed by Governor Matt Blunt to replace Skip Rich as Cole County Collector...and Skip’s shoes will be hard to fill.

Having said all that, I still believe that none of those things I mentioned can compare to the privilege of growing up in a family that cares about others, having friends that care about others, and living in a community that cares about others. It would be my privilege, and honor, to continue to serve you as Cole County’s Collector of Revenue.


PERSONAL

• Born at St. Mary’s Hospital, Jefferson City, MO
  
• Attended West Elementary School for Kindergarten
  
• Graduate of St. Peter’s Grade School
  
• Graduate of Helias High School
  
• Attended Central Missouri State University
  
• Married to Trish Vincent and have two daughters and one grandson

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Outstanding Young Men of America 1982
  
• Outstanding Young Agent Award, Missouri Independent Agents Association, 1986
  
• Elected five times to the City Council for the City of Jefferson; served several years as Finance Chairman with a 40 million dollar budget to review and approve
  
• Honored with the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Meritorious Civic Service Award 2003

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Outstanding Young Men of America 1982
  
• Outstanding Young Agent Award, Missouri Association of Insurance Agents, 1986
  
• Graduate of Leadership Jefferson City, 1988
  
• Past Board Member of the Wonderland Camp Foundation
  
• Past Board Member of the Goshorn Handicap Center, now known as the Special Learning Center
  
• Past Jaycee Cole County Fair Chairman, 1979
  
• Past President of the Jefferson City Jaycees, 1980
  
• Past Member of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
  
• Past President of the Jefferson City Breakfast Rotary Club
  
• Past President of the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
  
• Past President of the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Commission
  
• Past Board Member of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Chairman of the Chamber Economic Development Division, 2007
  
• Chairman of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership 2020 Committee
  
• Member of the United Way Fund Allocation Committee
  
• Various community activities including civic and service clubs

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Sales for Nelson Vincent Insurance Agency 1975 – 1978
  
• President and Manager for Nelson Vincent Insurance Agency 1978 -1996
  
• President and Managing Partner for Wallstreet Insurance Agency 1996 -2007