New Assistant Superintendent at Metro Reinvestment Center

Nicholas Wince Promoted

FORSYTH, Ga. –  The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Nicholas Wince, Behavioral Health Counselor III at Metro Reentry Facility (RF), to Assistant Superintendent at Metro Reinvestment Center, effective April 16, 2026. As Assistant Superintendent, Wince will be responsible for assisting the Superintendent with the daily operations of the facility, overseeing staff, and supervising male detainees.

"Nicholas's wealth of law enforcement experience has already had a positive impact on our staff and offenders," said Commissioner Oliver. "We look forward to his continued leadership and guidance in his new role as Assistant Superintendent at Metro Reinvestment Center."

Wince began his career with the state of Georgia in 2001 at the Department of Juvenile Justice's Metro Regional Youth Detention Center. In 2013, he transferred to Gwinnett County Prison as a Senior Correctional Officer, and in 2014, he transferred to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the jail division. In 2022, he joined the Metro Reentry Facility as a Correctional Officer and was later promoted to Behavioral Health Counselor I that year. In 2023, he was promoted to Behavioral Health Counselor II, and in 2024, he was promoted to Behavioral Health Counselor III, where he currently serves.  

Wince earned an associate degree in criminal justice, specializing in law enforcement, and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from American Intercontinental University. His departmental training consists of Basic Correctional Officer Training, POST Instructor Training, Initial Correctional Counseling Training, and Cultural Champion Training. 

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About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising approximately 49,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 9,000 employees. For more information on the GDC, call 478-992-5247 or visit http://www.gdc.ga.gov.