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ABOUT STEPHEN R. GIBBS

Stephen R. Gibbs
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Army
Police Officer (Ret.), Columbus, Ohio, Division of Police
Senior Army JROTC Instructor
Certified Kentucky Teacher
Educated at the Naval Postgraduate School and Liberty University

Stephen R. Gibbs is married to his lovely wife, Lisa, and served over 26 years in the U.S. Army, culminating in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. An Airborne-qualified officer, his career included command and staff assignments in operations, logistics, and psychological operations — including service as Battalion Commander of the 1st Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne) — with duty both stateside and overseas, including combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In addition to his military career, he served more than 15 years with the Columbus Division of Police, where he gained extensive experience in prisoner handling, transportation, booking, and court security — performing many of the same custody and supervision duties carried out within a correctional facility. This firsthand operational experience shaped his understanding of professionalism, accountability, and risk management in public safety.

He has a record of sound judgment and steady leadership in both daily operations and high-stress environments. Those same qualities define his approach to teaching, mentoring, and public service today.

He currently serves as a Senior Army JROTC Instructor, where he mentors young leaders and teaches citizenship, discipline, and service. As a state-certified educator, he brings the same structure, accountability, and professionalism to the classroom that he practiced throughout his military career.

Stephen holds two master’s degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School and is pursuing graduate studies at Liberty University, with a focus on leadership and pastoral counseling. His academic and professional training reflect a lifelong commitment to disciplined service, ethical leadership, and community development.

He and his wife, Lisa, attend their local church, where faith and service remain central to their lives. His values — integrity, duty, and selfless service — are shaped by that faith and guide every aspect of his leadership and public service.

His service has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Combat Action Badge, and the Columbus, Ohio, Division of Police Silver Cross Medal for courageous action under dangerous conditions.

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Gibbs is also a life member of the Brandenburg VFW Post 11404 and the American Legion, continuing his lifelong commitment to serving veterans and the Meade County community.

“Leadership begins with character and ends in selfless service.”
— Stephen R. Gibbs

Professional Leadership. Real Experience.

Stephen R. Gibbs brings decades of public-safety leadership to Meade County.

• Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel
• Retired Columbus Division of Police Officer
• Managed multimillion-dollar public budgets
• Battalion Commander overseeing personnel, operations, logistics, and military justice

Public service requires professionalism, accountability, and experienced leadership.

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Stephen R. Gibbs
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel
Retired Police Officer
Senior Army JROTC Instructor

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