Sloan D. Gibson
| Sloan Gibson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Acting | |
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In office May 30, 2014 – July 30, 2014 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Eric Shinseki |
| Succeeded by | Bob McDonald |
| 6th United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
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Assumed office February 11, 2014 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Scott Gould |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1952/1953 (age 63–64)[1] Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret |
| Children |
Celia Laura |
| Alma mater |
United States Military Academy University of Missouri, Kansas City Harvard University |
| Website | Government website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Unit | Airborne Rangers |
Sloan D. Gibson IV (born 1951/1952) is the current United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Gibson was confirmed as the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs by the United States Senate on February 11, 2014,[2] replacing former Deputy Secretary W. Scott Gould who resigned on May 17, 2013.[3] He became the acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs after Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned on May 30, 2014. Gibson held the Acting Secretary and Deputy Secretary positions concurrently until Robert McDonald was sworn in as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on July 30, 2014.[4]
Career
Before his appointment as Deputy Secretary, Gibson was the 22nd President and CEO of the USO. He assumed that role on September 1, 2008.[5] In 2004, he retired as Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of AmSouth Bancorporation. During his tenure, AmSouth became part of the S&P 500. In 2002, Gibson chaired the United Way campaign in Central Alabama.[6]
Military service
Gibson earned both Airborne and Ranger qualifications and served as an infantry officer in the United States Army.[6]
Education
A 1975 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he also earned a Masters in Economics from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and a Masters in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.[6]
Personal life
Gibson and his wife, Margaret Gibson, whom he has been married to for over 32 years, have two grown daughters, Celia Gibson and Laura Gibson.[6]
References
- ↑ Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Who Is Sloan Gibson?, AllGov, June 16, 2014
- ↑ Senate confirms Obama nominees at State and Veterans Administration
- ↑ VA Deputy Secretary Scott Gould Departs Friday
- ↑ Shinseki Out: Obama Says He's Accepted VA Chief's Resignation
- ↑ Sloan D. Gibson Bio
- 1 2 3 4 Sloan D. Gibson
External links
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Scott Gould |
United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs 2014–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Eric Shinseki |
United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Acting 2014 |
Succeeded by Bob McDonald |