Background
Gibbons, Jim was born on December 16, 1944 in Sparks, Nevada, United States. Son of Leonard A. and Matilda (Hancock) Gibbons.
Gibbons, Jim was born on December 16, 1944 in Sparks, Nevada, United States. Son of Leonard A. and Matilda (Hancock) Gibbons.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, University Nevada, Reno, 1967. Master of Science in Mining and Geology, University Nevada, Reno, 1973. Juris Doctor, Southwestern University School Law, Los Angeles, 1979.
Hydrologist Office Federal Watermaster, Reno, 1963-1967. Mining geologist Union Carbide Company, 1971—1973. Senior land manager, attorney Homestake Mining Company, 1980-1982.
Lawyer Haase, Harris & Morrison, 1982—1984. Attorney private practice, 1984—1986. Member Nevada State Assembly, 1989—1993.
Member from 2nd Nevada District United States House of Representatives, 1997—2006. Governor State of Nevada, Carson City, 2007—2011. Commercial pilot Western Airlines, Los Angeles, 1979—1987, Delta Airlines, Salt Lake City, 1987—1997.
Co-chairman Congressional Mining Caucus, House Gaming Caucas. Colonel United States Air Force, 1967-1971, colonel Nevada Air National Guard, 1975-1996, vice Commander, 1990-1996, colonel United States Air Force Reserve, 1996-1998.
Board directors Nevada Council Economic Education, 1984—1987. Member of Nevada Landman's Association (chairman 1981-1982), Commercial Law League America, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association (consulting attorney 1982-1983), Association Trial Lawyers America, American Institute Mining Engineers, Rocky Mount Mineral Law Foundation.
Married Dawn Sanders-Snelling, June 21, 1986 (divorced 2008). 3 children.