Background
Gibson, Verna Kaye was born on June 22, 1942 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Carl W. and Virginia E. (Meyers) LeMasters.
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Verna Kaye Gibson
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Verna Kaye Gibson, American retail company executive. Recipient Harry L. Wexner award Limited Stores, Inc., 1983, Distinguished Alumni award Marshall University Alumni Association, 1986; named Merchandiser of Year, Apparel Merchandising, 1986. Board directors Society of Yeager Scholars, Marshall University; Member American Marketing Association (Marketer of Year Columbus chapter 1990).
Education
Graduate with honors in fashion marketing and retailing, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, 1962.
Career
Buyer, merchandise manager, Smart Shops, Huntington, West Virginia, 1965-1971; trainee to assistant buyer, Limited Stores, Inc., Columbus, Ohio., 1971-1972; associate buyer to buyer, Limited Stores, Inc., Columbus, Ohio., 1972-1977; division merchandise manager, Limited Stores, Inc., Columbus, Ohio., 1977-1979; vice president sportswear, Limited Stores, Inc., Columbus, Ohio., 1979-1982; executive vice president general, merchandise manager, Limited Stores, Inc., Columbus, Ohio., 1982-1985; president, Limited Stores, Inc., Columbus, since 1985. Director Federal Reserve Board, Cleveland.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Society of Yeager Scholars, Marshall University. Member American Marketing Association (Marketer of Year Columbus chapter 1990).
Connections
Married James E. Gibson, April 28, 1962. Children: Kelly, Elizabeth.
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Nationality
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Awards
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Recipient Harry L. Wexner award Limited Stores, Inc., 1983, Distinguished Alumni award Marshall University Alumni Association, 1986. Named Merchandiser of Year, Apparel Merchandising, 1986.Recipient Harry L. Wexner award Limited Stores, Inc., 1983, Distinguished Alumni award Marshall University Alumni Association, 1986. Named Merchandiser of Year, Apparel Merchandising, 1986.