Howard Gibbs is an Adjunct Professor of Structural Engineering, University of the District of Columbia, College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences.  From 1972 to 2007 he was employed by the Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) in the Civil and Substation Engineering Department, where he performed civil/structural engineering design and development of substations and other facilities.  Mr. Gibbs has served as an Alternate Member of the Board of Directors of D.C. Water since 2006.

Mr. Gibbs has been affiliated with numerous professional engineering organizations, including Lifetime Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers Fellow, the District of Columbia Board of Professional Engineers Vice Chair from 1997 to 2016, and the District of Columbia Society of Professional Engineers Vice Chair from 1997-2016.

Mr. Gibbs holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (Summa Cum Laude), 1979, and a Master of Science Degree in Engineering Management, the George Washington, 1996.  He is a Lifetime Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.  Mr. Gibbs has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the District of Columbia Council of Engineering and Architectural Societies, Distinguished Service Award, from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, and Meritorious Service Awards, District of Columbia Engineering and Architectural Societies, 2005 and 2012.