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Jack Sr.
Jack has lived in Las Vegas since 1946 and is a product of Clark County School District, graduating from Las Vegas High School in 1961. He completed his military obligation in the U.S. Army Reserve and then attended Brigham Young University. It was there that he married his childhood “sweetheart” Gaye. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Zoology in 1967 and was accepted to the University of Southern California Graduate School with a major in Physical Therapy where he received his Master’s Degree in 1971. He then returned to Las Vegas and began his professional career at Southern Nevada Memorial hospital as a Physical & Respiratory Therapist. For the last 37 years, Jack has practiced Physical Therapy and continues to serves as President/CEO of Jack D. Close and Associates. He opened a private practice, which included providing physical therapy at Desert Springs Hospital and two convalescent hospitals. He then opened the Las Vegas Institute of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in 1983 and served a President/CEO until 1996.
Jack has been very active in local professional organizations. He has served as President of The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) state Chapter (twice) along with multiple other positions. Nationally, he served as President of the Private Practice Section of the APTA - Vice-Speaker of the House of Delegates, Director, and Vice President. He has also served on the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (twice) and is currently serving as Secretary/Treasurer of that Board.
In the community, Jack has remained active in numerous civic groups including the Paradise Rotary Club where he served as President. Jack has also been politically active and was the last elevated Chairman of the Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. He also served as Vice Chairman of the Paradise Town Board and was elected to the Nevada Legislature and served during the 1995 and 1997 legislative sessions. He has an abundance of positive energy, that resonates with the services provided at Gibson Air.
Gaye
Gaye and her husband Jack Sr. bought Gibson Air Conditioning Company, LLC in 2005. Gaye moved with her family to Las Vegas in 1944 where her parents owned and operated Kings Flowers for many years. She and Jack Sr. were raised several blocks from each other and attended the same schools where she graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1961. She then attended Brigham Young University with a major in Elementary Education. She is the proud mother of 4 children – Jack Jr. Tiffany, Kristy, and Stephen, and has 15 grandchildren – twelve of which live in Las Vegas. To help get Jack through school, Gaye has worked in various capacities – including banking. She also worked with Jack at Jack D. Close and Associates as a secretary. However, her favorite “job” is the opportunity to be a mom to her children and a grandma to her grandchildren. Gaye enjoys activities with her family, traveling, hockey games, college basketball, and football games. She has held numerous leadership positions in her church (LDS) and is excited about the opportunity to assist Gibson Air Conditioning Company, LLC in making the company the best company in Clark County.
Jack
Jack was born in Provo Utah, and raised in Las Vegas, NV. He graduated from Chaparral High school in 1981. After graduation Jack went on to serve an LDS Mission in Melbourne Australia and upon returning attended BYU from 1984 through 1985. Jack then attended UNLV majoring in business management. Before coming to Gibson Air Jack worked for Burke Engineering, beginning his experience in the HVAC business. Jack worked for Gibson Air for four years before his family purchased the company in March 2005. Jack enjoys working with our customers and seeing them smile upon the completion of our work. When Jack is not working he loves to coach little league baseball especially with his four sons. Jack also enjoys NASCAR racing, and spending time with his wife of 21 years. In Jack’s future, he would like Gibson Air to remain the best HVAC company in Clark County and a great place to further employees' careers.
Amber
Amber is a native to Henderson, NV and is currently attending Community College of Southern Nevada working towards receiving her bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Amber joined Gibson Air since May 2005, and prior to that she worked for her parents' family owned business. Amber enjoys coming to work because of the daily contact with new people and the existing relationships with her co-workers. When not working, Amber enjoys spending time with her family especially her husband and two young stepsons, horseback riding and taking family trips to the sand dunes.
Cari
Cari Rae Close was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1992 and attended Community College of Southern Nevada while working for Southern Nevada Bookkeeping & Income Tax Services. Married to a 3rd generation Las Vegan, they are now raising three children here in the Las Vegas Valley. In 1996 Cari completed and passed her certification on a national level as a National Legal Secretary and earned the designation CLS (Certified Legal Secretary). Cari is also a Notary Public. Her hobbies include reading; advocacy work for Autism; target shooting; volunteering at the elementary school; teaching music at church to children; family vacations and spending time with her family and friends.
Craig
Craig was born in Henderson, NV and graduated from Chaparral High School in 1978. He served on an LDS Mission and upon returning attended Community College of Southern Nevada receiving his certifications to become and air conditioning/heating technician. He is also certified in: Gas heating, heat pumps, refrigeration, electrical, ice machines, NATE, and many other factory certifications. Before coming to Gibson Air Craig owned and operated his own air conditioning business for ten years. Craig came to Gibson Air with 20 years experience and has been with Gibson Air since 1999. Craig enjoys teaching new technicians, troubleshooting hard to repair units, working on chillers and heating systems, and working with the best A/C team staff. When not working, Craig enjoys spending time with his wife, their eight children and two grandchildren, woodworking, fishing, astronomy, camping and relaxing at home.
Mark
Mark was born in Tucson AZ, and raised in Boulder City NV where he graduated from Boulder City High School. Mark attended Education Dynamics Institute for HVACR and is certified in NATE & EPA. Before coming to Gibson Air he worked for Sierra Air for seven years. Mark has been with Gibson Air since 2002. Mark likes best about his job helping others with difficult problems and providing customers with the best service possible. When not working, Mark enjoys traveling, and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Sean
Sean was born and raised in Henderson and graduated from Basic High School. Sean came to Gibson Air in 2005 and because our crane operator. Sean enjoys spending time with his wife and his three children. Sean also enjoys coaching little league baseball and playing golf.
Ken
Ken was born and raised in San Francisco, CA and attended ATI from 2003-2004 receiving his certifications to become an air conditioning/heating technician. He also has certifications in: EPA, NATE & Service Excellence. Before coming to Gibson Air Ken worked for the United States Border Patrol for five years. Ken has been with Gibson Air since 2004. Ken enjoys working with a great group of people who like team work. When not working, Ken enjoys riding dirt bikes.
Dominic
Dominic was born in Idaho and raised in Las Vegas. Dominic received his Air Conditioning/Heating certifications from the College of Southern Idaho. Dominic came to Gibson Air in 2005. In Dominic's spare time he loves to spend time with his son and family and close friends.
Rich
Rich was born and raised in Nebraska, and graduated high school in Iowa from Atlantic High School. He attended and graduated from ATI Technical School with his Air Conditioning/Heating certificates. In his spare time, he loves to restore muscle cars and trucks.
Gibson Air
Jack Close and his wife Gaye purchased Gibson Air Conditioning Company, LLC in 2005. The Close Family brings a long history of business acumen and successes to Gibson Air, feeling the key to their success revolves around the best office and technical staff in the business. Whether assisting a new customer, or a returning homeowner - they continue to exceed their customers' expectations of "quality service" in the Las Vegas area. Gibson Air is the recent recipient of the Better Business Bureau's 2009 Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Customer Service. Their goal is to continue to make Gibson Air the best HVAC Company in Clark County!
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Gibson Air Receives 2009 Best of Henderson Award
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- Gibson Air has been selected for the 2009 Best of Henderson Award in the Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org
