Jim Gibson, Cecd, Cgfo, Medp Email & Phone Number

As an Executive Director at Rockdale Municipal Development District, I lead the efforts to enhance the economic vitality, quality of life, and public services of our community. With nearly 20 years of experience in municipal government, I have a passion for helping people improve their lives through economic development, public finance, public works, and public safety.I have a PhD in progress in International Development, majoring in economic development, and I hold the Certified Economic Developer and Certified Government Finance Officer credentials. I have also completed the Advanced Economic Development Leadership program and the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute. Some of my proudest achievements include developing a community strategic plan, a multi-year financial forecast, a capital improvement plan, and two internal service funds; writing an organizational vision and values statement, management principles, and governance policies; establishing trust with my councils and boards; writing six consecutive GFOA award-winning budgets; leading an employee engagement effort; and creating the funding plan for a $4 million downtown. I am committed to delivering excellence, innovation, and collaboration in my work.

Listed skills include Policy, Economic Development, Government, Community Development, and 46 others.