Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida Ditchmen • May 2018 | Page 5

Can you briefly tell us about your
professional background?
GIBSON: Paralegal, Family Support
Officer, Congressional District
Administrator(California), Non-profit
Executive Director.
What inspired you to run for office?
GIBSON: I wanted to engage more
people in participating in their
government by exposure to more
of the process and understanding
they have the power to change the
outcome in a proactive rather than
reactive way.
What is your educational
background?
GIBSON: Bachelor’s in Criminology
from the Florida State University.
Do you have any “guilty pleasure”
TV Shows?
GIBSON: I have no guilt, but do enjoy
watching many HGTV shows like
Property Brothers, the newer Flip
shows, Beach Front Property, etc.
What is your business philosophy?
GIBSON: Small business creates
flourishing neighborhoods,
corporations should be responsive/
responsible community partners.
What are your hobbies or interests
outside of work?
GIBSON: NASCAR fan & flower
gardening.
What is the first concert you
attended?
GIBSON: Up with People way back in
the day if that counts or Earth Wind &
Fire back in the day too. LOL!
What is the secret to your success?
GIBSON: My faith and persistence.
Campfire or fireplace?
GIBSON: Fireplace.
What was the first car you drove?
GIBSON: Ford Mustang.
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