Rick Gibson

Malibu, CA United States

Rick Gibson is the Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President for Public Affairs at Pepperdine University. He joined Pepperdine in 1997. As CMO, Rick leads Pepperdine’s efforts to elevate the brand and reputation of the University. He works directly with President Benton to shape the University's vision, interprets it for various audiences, and provides message leadership through integrated marketing strategies. Rick received his BA from Long Beach State University in 1987 and his MBA from Pepperdine University in 2009. He is married to Agnes and father to Emily, a senior at Pepperdine, and Abby, a senior at Malibu High School.