# LT Gibson

> LT Gibson is the founder, president and chief executive officer of US LBM, the building materials distributor he established in 2009. His operating approach pairs national resources with local brands, leadership and customer relationships. He wrote The Story of Us, won an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Southeast award and has led US LBM through successive private equity partnerships.

- **Role:** Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer at US LBM
- **Organizations:** US LBM, Stock Building Supply
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Morehead State University, Executive leadership program attendance, Duke University, Fuqua School of Business, Executive leadership program attendance, University of Virginia, Darden School of Business, Executive leadership program attendance, IMD Business School
- **Known for:** Founded US LBM in 2009 and led its growth from 16 locations to more than 460 by October 2024., EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Southeast award winner., Author of The Story of Us, released in 2016.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2009** — Worked at Stock Building Supply; his prior responsibilities included New Jersey market manager and director of its Roofing and Siding Business Group.
- **2009** — Founded US LBM, beginning with 16 locations; partnered with Building Industry Partners principals and BlackEagle Partners.
- **2013** — US LBM Foundation established; US LBM received HBS Dealer’s Dealer of the Year recognition.
- **2015** — Kelso recapitalization; US LBM received ProSales Dealer of the Year recognition.
- **2016** — Published The Story of Us: How the Culture at U.S. LBM is Changing the Distribution Industry.
- **2019** — US LBM marked ten years with 256 locations in 32 states.
- **2020** — Bain Capital announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake, with Gibson continuing to lead.
- **2023** — Won an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southeast award; Bain Capital and Platinum Equity announced an equal-ownership agreement.
- **2024** — US LBM marked its fifteenth anniversary with more than 460 locations and its 100th acquisition.
- **2025** — The US LBM Foundation introduced the L.T. and Lina Gibson Partnership Award.

## Achievements

- Founded US LBM in 2009 and led its growth from 16 locations to more than 460 by October 2024.
- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Southeast award winner.
- Author of The Story of Us, released in 2016.
- Led US LBM through investment partnerships with Kelso, Bain Capital and Platinum Equity.

## Latest updates

- **2025-10** — US LBM Foundation reported more than $3 million raised at its ninth annual charity golf tournament and introduced the L.T. and Lina Gibson Partnership Award.
- **2025-03** — Jonathan Greene was named Chief Digital and Technology Officer, reporting directly to Gibson.

## Links

- Website: https://uslbm.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lt-gibson-ab8666b6

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