Thomas James Gibson

Background

Gibson, Thomas James was born on April 11, 1957 in Newark. Son of Thomas James and Frances Jane (Farley) Gibson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture, United States Naval Academy, 1979. Master in Marine Affairs, University Rhode Island, 1989.

Career

Command ensign United States Navy, 1979, advanced through grades to lieutenant, 1983, resigned, 1985, sailing instructor Annapolis, Maryland, 1979-1980. Missile officer United States Ship Biddle, Norfolk, Virginia, 1980-1982. Executive officer United States Ship Affray, Newport, Rhode Island, 1982-1984.

Instructor Surface Warfare Officer School, 1984-1985. Naval architect Raytheon Company, Portsmouth, 1985-1987, manager anti-submarine warfare program, 1988—1990. Congressional liaison specialist Environmental Protection Agency, 1990—1992, from associate administrator office policy economic and innovation to chief of staff, 2001—2004.

Regulatory and legislation affairs advisor Don Clay Associates, Inc., 1993—1995. Majority deputy staff director and counsel United States Senate Committee on environmental and Public Works, Washington, 1995—2001. Senior vice president government affairs Portland Cement Association.

Senior vice president advocacy American Chemistry Council. President Chief Executive Officer American Iron and Steel Institute, since 2010.

Achievements

• Thomas James Gibson has been listed as a notable professional society executive, naval architect by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Newport History Society, 1986, Save the Bay, Providence, 1986, CityPlanning Board, Newport, 1986, Aquidneck Island Planning Committee, Newport, 1987. Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, since 1989. Member United States Navy Institute, Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (Vice-President Newport chapter since 1985).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, sailing, bicycling, restoring old homes.

Connections

Married Sheila Buck, May 24, 1980. Children: James Farley, Carolyn McCauley.

Father:

Thomas James Gibson

Mother:

Frances Jane (Farley) Gibson

Spouse:

Sheila Buck

child:

Carolyn McCauley Gibson

child:

James Farley Gibson