A 1975 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he also earned a Masters in Economics from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and a Masters in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Gibson was confirmed as the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs by the United States Senate on February 11, 2014, replacing former Deputy Secretary West. Scott Gould who resigned on May 17, 2013. He became the acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs after Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned on May 30, 2014. Gibson held the Acting Secretary and Deputy Secretary positions concurrently until Robert McDonald was sworn in as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on July 30, 2014.
Before his appointment as Deputy Secretary, Gibson was the 22nd President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Service Organizations. He assumed that role on September 1, 2008.
In 2004, he retired as Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of AmSouth Bancorporation. During his tenure, AmSouth became part of the South&P 500.
In 2002, Gibson chaired the United Way campaign in Central Alabama. Gibson earned both Airborne and Ranger qualifications and served as an infantry officer in the United States Army.
