Thomas Richard Gibson

Background

Gibson, Thomas Richard was born on September 2, 1942. Son of Gilbert G. and Mary Ellen (Wilbraham) Gibson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, DePauw University, 1964. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1967. Various sales management positions, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1967-1980.

Director marketing operations, Chrysler Corporation, Highland Pk., Michigan, 1980-1981, senior vice president sales and marketing, Subaru of America, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 1981-1984, executive vice president operations, 1984-1986, president, chief operating officer, 1986-1992.

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Asbury Automotive Group, 1994. Board of directors Childrens Hospital Philadelphia, 1986-1989, Glassboro (New Jersey) State College, 1985-1989;trustee United States Ski Team, 1990-1995.

Career

Director marketing

Achievements

• Thomas Richard Gibson has been listed as a noteworthy automobile import company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Marine Corps, 1964-1965. Member DePauw University Alumni Association (board directors 1987, trustee 1992-1996).

Interests

• Tennis, golf, paddle tennis.

Connections

Married Sophie Harned, October 14, 1967. Children: Matthew B., Katherine A., Caroline Q.

Father:

Gilbert G. Gibson

Mother:

Mary Ellen (Wilbraham) Gibson

Spouse:

Sophie Harned

child:

Katherine A. Gibson

child:

Matthew B. Gibson

child:

Caroline Q. Gibson