2023
Deputy Lab Director, Chief Operating Officer
INTERNATIONAL
His wise great grandparents showed him the way to survive and thrive
Education: BS, Construction Management, University of New Mexico Civil Engineering School; MBA, University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management Company Name: Sandia National Laboratories Industry: National Security Company CEO: Dr. James Peery Company Headquarters Location: Albuquerque, NM Number of Employees: 16,200 Words you live by: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” –Proverbs 3: 5-6 Who is your personal hero? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. What book are you reading? The Bible What was your first job? Shoe store stock boy and paper route
When I reflect on life experiences that have profoundly shaped who I’ve become as a leader, memories from early childhood with my great grandparents flood my consciousness. The greatest trait they passed on to me was a sense of humility rooted in an appreciation for opportunities they paved the way for me to experience.
My great grandparents understood struggle but never gave in to the cowardice of victimhood. Instead, they inspired us to always push forward knowing that earnest effort combined with honorable intent is the best way to live life. My great grandfather, Frank Robinson was born in January 1898 and lived until the end of 1990. My great grandmother, Donnie Robinson was born April, 1905 and lived until the spring of 1991. By the time I was born in 1975, they had lived a significant portion of their adult lives and were a wealth of wisdom. They had deep faith in God, tremendous love for family, and life experiences that embodied perseverance. My great grandparents understood struggle but never gave in to the cowardice of victimhood. Instead, they inspired us to always push forward knowing that earnest effort combined with honorable intent is the best way to live life.
Favorite charity: Folds of Honor Interests/Hobbies: Aviation, basketball, hiking, and golf Family: Proud father, son, and grandson!
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David W. Gibson