Jim Gibbons Politician

James Arthur "Jim" Gibbons (born December 16, 1944) is an American attorney, aviator, geologist, hydrologist and politician. He served as the 28th Governor of the U.S. state of Nevada from 2007 to 2011. He is a former member of the United States House of Representatives, having served from 1997 to 2006. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Personal facts

Jim Gibbons
Birth dateDecember 16, 1944
Birth place
Nevada , Sparks Nevada , United States
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Residence
Nevada , Reno Nevada , United States , Nevada Governor's Mansion
Education
Air Command and Staff College
Air War College
University of Nevada Reno
Southwestern Law School
Spouse
Profession
Pilot (aeronautics) , Attorney at law

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Office holder

awards
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations
Vietnam War
Gulf War
military branch
United States Air Force
Air National Guard
military rank
Colonel (United States)
officeGovernor of Nevada
party
Republican Party (United States)
region
Nevada
Nevada's 2nd congressional district
service end1967
service start1967
successor

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