Rick Gibbs
About Rick Gibbs
Rick Gibbs serves as the Higher Command Support Team Lead at Valiant Integrated Services and has extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. He has a background in academia and military strategic studies, with a strong focus on cultivating excellence and delivering results.
Current Role at Valiant Integrated Services
Rick Gibbs serves as the Higher Command Support Team Lead at Valiant Integrated Services. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In this role, he focuses on providing vision and leadership, building teams, and promoting strategic initiatives within the organization.
Experience at Fusion LVC
Since 2018, Rick Gibbs has worked as an Army Subject Matter Expert at Fusion LVC in Austin, Texas. His role involves leveraging his extensive military experience to support training and operational initiatives. He has been instrumental in cultivating an environment of excellence within the organization.
Academic Background
Rick Gibbs has a diverse academic background. He earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Management Science from Troy State University in 1987. He also holds a Master's degree in Military Strategic Studies from the US Army War College, completed in 2004. Additionally, he studied Operations Management and Supervision at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in 1994. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physical Education from the University of Texas at Arlington, obtained in 1982.
Previous Teaching Experience
From 2013 to 2015, Rick Gibbs served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pittsburgh in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Science, specifically in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology. His teaching experience included working in Ft. Riley, Kansas, and Basra, Iraq, where he contributed to the education of future professionals in the field.
Leadership Experience
Rick Gibbs has extensive leadership experience, having led organizations ranging from 50 to 30,000 personnel. His previous roles include serving as an Officer Senior Trainer at BMA from 2019 to 2021 and as Director of Enterprise Risk Management and GIS at CONSOL Energy in 2014-2015. He is recognized for his strategic focus and performance-driven approach in executive leadership roles.