John B. Gibson
BUSINESS CONSULTANT

As a technology consultant for the Orange County Small Business Development Center (SBDC), John Gibson counsels with companies throughout Orange County. He architects internet marketing campaigns and helps companies achieve success on the Internet using technology and Internet marketing techniques. He also advises companies in the use of technology in their business.

Johh has over 25 years of experience in technology consulting and business. Since joining the Orange County SBDC in 2005, he has helped hundreds of companies with business strategies, the use of technology in their business and web sites.

Previously, John has owned and operated several businesses. His businesses included an electrical contracting company, an electronic repair company, a software development company, and a computer consulting company with fifteen employees. He has also managed large engineering projects involving millions of dollars in construction and engineering costs. His breadth of knowledge and experience in technology and business gives him a unique advantage in advising entrepreneurs at the Orange County SBDC, the Institute for Women Entrepreneurs,  California Manufacturing Technology Consultants, and Orange Coast Medical Ventures. Currently, John's professional experience extends to his own company, United Intelligence Corporation, that has engineers and knowledgeable workers that help companies solve tough business and technology problems.

His community and professional memberships include: senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Microsoft Partner Program, IBM Partner Program, volunteer for the American Red Cross, member of the Saddleback College Foundation, member of the R&D Policy Committee for IEEE-USA in Washington, and member of the Economy Corps.

He has been recognized with various awards in engineering, including Outstanding Electrical Engineer for the State of North Carolina. He is also past Chair of the Orange County IEEE Section and the Eastern North Carolina Section of the IEEE.

John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and has an extensive post graduate education in Business and Advanced Mathematics at Golden Gate University and Eastern Michigan University.