Marty Gibson is the president/Chief Executive Officer of Farmers National Bank (FNB) in Danville. He and his wife, Kristen Gibson, as well as his two children, are graduates of Danville High School. Kristen Gibson is a third-grade teacher at Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School. Marty Gibson graduated from DHS in 1991. Kristen Gibson graduated in 1992. Gibson's children, Sam and Lucy Kate, graduated in 2021 and 2023, respectively. 

"I’m one of a few DHS alumni involved in agriculture," Marty Gibson said. "Along with my father, brother, and son, we manage a cattle and hay farm in Boyle County."

Gibson is deeply involved in the community, and Farmers National Bank is a sponsor of many of the Danville Independent School District's activities and initiatives. Along with being president/CEO at FNB, he has served two terms as Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce board chair, is a past chair of the Danville Boyle County Economic Development Partnership, and is a past president of the Danville Rotary Club. Currently, he serves on the Danville-Boyle County Development Corporation and the Boyle County Industrial Foundation boards.

He shared his experience as a student in the Danville Schools and how he got where he is now. 

Tell us about your Danville Schools journey. What school(s) did you attend, and what’s a highlight that stands out?

My journey with Danville Schools started at Toliver in kindergarten. The rest of my elementary years were spent at Jennie Rogers, which was just first through fifth grade at the time. From there, I moved on to Bate Middle School, where my mom was my seventh grade science teacher. My high school years were spent at Danville High School. The opportunity to get to know so many people and have such a large friend group is one of my favorite highlights about Danville Schools. Playing soccer was a large part of my high school experience, which led to an opportunity to play in college. Memories made with my teammates are forever and have influenced the person I am today. Athletics offer a unique way of establishing discipline and accountability that is hard to gain any other way.

What aspects of your Danville Schools education helped mold you into the person you are today?

Teachers make a real impact on a young person’s life. I was no different. I can think of so many great teachers and leaders, especially my mom! They taught us well, held us accountable, and inspired us to go off and chase our ambitions.

Are there specific instances/relationships that stand out to you as having an impact on your success since graduating?

As a student, I had three outstanding principals, all of whom I have great respect for as leaders. At the time, I didn’t have any idea how much each of them would become a part of my leadership story. I never sought out to become a leader, at least not intentionally. But as opportunities came about, and as I began to process the character of the great leaders I had come across, Dr. Ken Wall, Mrs. Jane Scarborough Boyd, and Mr. Bob Rowland all stood out. Each had a unique way of leading, but each were highly impactful.

What advice would you give to a parent who was choosing an education path for their child?

The Danville school system offers a diversified educational opportunity that is unique in so many ways. The rich history of athletics and strong performing arts programs make it special. The district’s leaders and teachers have put forth great effort to drive success inside and outside of the classroom.

As a product of Danville Schools, what drives you to give back to your local school and/or district?

There are very few things more important than investing in the next generation. Preparing our young ones involves more than just test scores. Instilling a lifelong desire to be “curious” and learn more is important. As a banker, I believe financial literacy should be a critical part of any school curriculum. Danville Schools understands the importance. With local support, they are investing in programs to enhance financial literacy.

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