Gibbs Partners is proud to be a dynamic and driven management consulting small business, specializing in delivering innovative solutions under NAIC codes 541690, 541611, and 541612. Founded by a visionary duo, we combine our expertise with a powerful network of trusted partners, enabling us to scale and adapt to meet the unique demands of our clients. At Gibbs Partners, we don't just consult—we collaborate to drive success.
Owner Robert (Bob) Gibbs
Bob is a recipient of the prestigious 2021 Distinguished Presidential Rank Award, recognized as a dynamic and proven senior executive who has excelled under multiple Presidential Administrations and Secretaries. Known for driving transformative change, Bob has consistently delivered strategies and programs that outperform expectations, achieving efficiency and effectiveness improvements 3X to 5X above the norm—validated by independent audits.
A master communicator, Bob is highly experienced in briefing the President, Cabinet Members, Congress, and key stakeholders on critical domestic issues of national significance. He combines strategic vision with exceptional team-building skills, all while maintaining membership in the Maryland Bar Association and drawing from a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy.
Bob is a seasoned leader in managing complex and dynamic workforces, drawing from his experience as Chief Human Capital Officer for both NASA and the Department of Energy. Most notably, Bob led NASA’s $4 billion mission support enterprise, overseeing a matrix organization workforce of over 12,000 employees and driving innovation and operational excellence on an unparalleled scale.
Owner Marianne Gibbs
Marianne brings over 30 years of expertise in analytics, management, and leadership. Her career began in quality assurance at an environmental engineering firm, where she developed a strong foundation in precision and problem-solving. She later transitioned to business process reengineering and IT, driving innovative solutions to complex challenges.
At Mathematica Policy Research, Marianne excelled as a senior programmer and analyst, steadily advancing into roles of greater responsibility and leadership. Her career then took her to the U.S. Department of Labor, where she played a pivotal role in designing and managing a groundbreaking multi-agency electronic government system.
Marianne holds a B.S. in Statistics with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics from SUNY Oneonta. She further deepened her expertise with graduate coursework in Applied Statistics at Stevens Institute of Technology and earned certifications in information security and program management, showcasing her commitment to continuous growth and excellence.