John Holden Gibson II (born February 15, 1959) is an American businessman and government official. Gibson is the former Chief Management Officer of the United States Department of Defense. Prior to serving as CMO, Gibson served as the Deputy Chief Management Officer for the Defense Department from November 2017 to February 2018. He has been chief financial officer, chief operating officer, and managing director for several companies including a national consulting group. Gibson previously served as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Management Reform and as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management & Comptroller).
John H. Gibson II | |
|---|---|
| Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense | |
| In office February 21, 2018 – November 30, 2018 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Lisa Hershman |
| Deputy Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense | |
| In office November 29, 2017 – February 21, 2018 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Peter Levine |
| Succeeded by | Lisa Hershman |
| 20th Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management & Comptroller) | |
| In office January 15, 2008 – January 20, 2009 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Michael Montelongo |
| Succeeded by | Jamie M. Morin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Holden Gibson II February 15, 1959 Flushing, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin (BA, BBA) University of Dallas (MBA) |
Education
editGibson attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1981. He received two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialty in finance and a Bachelor of Arts in economics. In 1994, Gibson earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dallas.[1][2]
Business career
editGibson began his executive career with Westgate Fabrics, Inc. He served as chief financial officer, chief operating officer, and executive vice president. In these positions Gibson was responsible for company finances, operational performance, and strategic planning. Gibson then moved to Galbraith Electric Company where he went through the same job progression of chief financial officer to chief operating officer to vice president. As vice president, Gibson led the company through a business merger. After the merger, he remained with the new company, assisting with business operations and acquisition strategy. Prior to entering public service, Gibson was managing director of the DK Consulting Group of Abilene, Texas, where he helped large corporations plan business acquisitions and mergers. As a consultant, he specialized in banking, construction, distribution, retail sales, and health care acquisitions and mergers.[1] Gibson was also a member of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee from 1998 until 2006.[3]
Gibson was CEO of XCOR Aerospace from 2015 to June 2017.
Public service
editIn February 2006, President George W. Bush appointed Gibson to the position of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Management Reform. In this role, he was responsible for promoting management efficiency and streamlining financial operations within the Department of Defense. To accomplish this, he worked closely with the Department of Defense Inspector General, the Government Accountability Office, the Office of Management and Budget, and the United States Congress. Gibson also served as acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Financial Management from July 2006 through July 2007.[1]
On October 24, 2007, President Bush nominated Gibson to be Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller. The United States Senate confirmed his nomination on December 20, 2007.[4] On January 15, 2008, Gibson was sworn in as the 20th Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller by Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne.[5] During his tenure as the Air Force's chief financial officer, Gibson was responsible for managing an annual operating budget of $124 billion. He supported professional training and education programs to help financial managers produce better cost estimates, budget projections and financial analysis for decision makers throughout the Air Force. Gibson also expanded the Air Force Financial Services Center, opening a customer call center to provide financial services to 700,000 Airmen and civilian employees around the world.[1][6][7]
In June 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Gibson to be Deputy Chief Management Officer for the Department of Defense.[8] His nomination was confirmed by a 91 to 7 vote in the United States Senate on November 7, 2017.[9] Gibson was responsible for overseeing the integration and coordination of business operations within the Department of Defense.[10] In January 2018, he was nominated for promotion to the newly created office of Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense. This nomination was confirmed by voice vote of the Senate on February 15, 2018.[11] On November 5, 2018, Gibson submitted his resignation from the office of Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense effective November 30.[12][13]
Professional associations
editGibson is a member of the Air Force Association and the American Society of Military Comptrollers.[1] In addition, he actively supports the Association of Government Accountants.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e United States Air Force Senior Executive Service biography, "John H. Gibson II", Air Force Link, United States Air Force Public Affairs Office, Washington, D.C., January 2008.
- ^ "Personnel Announcement", Press Release, Office of the Press Secretary, The White House, Washington, D.C., October 25, 2007.
- ^ "Gibson in line for promotion" Archived July 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Reporter-News, Scripps Newspaper Group—Online, Abilene, Texas, October 26, 2007.
- ^ "John Holden Gibson", Presidential Nomination, The White House, Washington, D.C., July 7, 2008.
- ^ "New financial manager-comptroller sworn in", Air Force Print News, Air Force Public Affairs Office, United States Air Force, Washington D.C., January 16, 2008.
- ^ "Leadership Message", Air Force Financial Management & Comptroller web-site, www.saffm.hq.af.mil, July 8, 2008.
- ^ Drinnon, Roger, "Financial management, services to Airmen evolving", Air Force Print News, Air Mobility Command Public Affairs Office, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, May 2, 2008.
- ^ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration", nominations and appointments, The White House, Washington, District of Columbia, June 16, 2017.
- ^ "PN669 — John H. Gibson II — Department of Defense". U.S. Congress. November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ "Mission and Vision", Deputy Chief Management Officer, United States Department of Defense, Washington, District or Columbia, accessed January 22, 2018.
- ^ "PN1515 — John H. Gibson II — Department of Defense". U.S. Congress. February 15, 2018. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ Bertuca, Tony (November 9, 2018). "DOD chief management officer resigns". Inside Defense. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ Serbu, Jared (November 9, 2018). "DoD's chief management officer resigning after only nine months on the job". Federal News Network. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
- ^ "Speaker Biography" Archived December 2, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, 56th Annual Professional Development Conference, [Association of Government Accountants, Nashville, Tennessee, June 24, 2007.
External links
edit Media related to John H. Gibson II at Wikimedia Commons