Professional Experience
David is Gibson's President and Chief Growth Officer, as well as a principal. In addition to overseeing the strategy and execution of Gibson’s client and employee experience, David also leads sales. Prior to becoming Chief Growth Officer, David led the commercial risk management practice and served as a sales team leader. Additionally, David spent several years of his career developing, training on, and delivering the company’s proprietary Sightline process.
Prior to joining Gibson in 2011, David attended Indiana State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Insurance & Risk Management.
Designations
- Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
- Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI)
- Certified Authority on Workers’ Compensation (CAWC)
Honors
- 2015 Michiana Forty Under 40
- 2015 Business Insurance of America “Young Gun” Award Recipient
Community Involvement
- Board Member, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County
- Chairman Emeritus, Northern Indiana Workforce Board (NIWB)
- Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka Class of XL
- Leadership Marshall County Class of XVII
- Former Committee Member, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG)
- Former Corporate Mentor, Indiana State University
- Former Member, Advisory Council for Young Professionals Network (YPN) of South Bend/Mishawaka
- Former Member, Planning Committee for Youth Services Bureau of St. Joseph County
- Former Member, Development Committee for United Way of St. Joseph County
Specialty Areas
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Excellence
- Cost Containment
- Risk Management Advisement
Education
- Indiana State University | Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science degree in Insurance and Risk Management