Vince Nixon

Vince Nixon is an accomplished safety and health professional with diverse experience in both public and private sectors. Currently serving as the Safety/Privacy Officer for the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department since March 2024, Vince previously worked as an Environmental Health Safety Specialist Contractor at MANN+HUMMEL, focusing on EPA documentation for hazardous chemical management. As the Chief Hospitality Officer and Owner of Refugio California LLC from June 2021 to October 2023 and as a former Occupational Health and Safety Program Manager and Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Procore Technologies, Vince has demonstrated a commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being. Earlier career highlights include serving as a FEMA Disaster Safety Adviser with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and 25 years with the Los Angeles Fire Department, where Vince held various roles culminating as Fire Captain. Vince holds educational credentials from Los Angeles Pierce College, Los Angeles Valley College, and Mt. San Antonio College.