Vince Dean's Journey: A Story of Initiative and Growth at Achilles USA When Vince Dean first walked into Achilles USA in 1998, he was a recent University of Idaho graduate ready to make his mark. Starting in the Material Control department, his natural curiosity and initiative quickly set him apart. It wasn't long before an opportunity in the technical department arose. After an interview with managers Mr. Bach and Mr. Negishi, Vince transferred to the engineering department.