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Lee Gibson

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Retired at GIBSON INVESTMENTS LLP
📍 Tyler, Texas, United States

Lee Gibson is a seasoned financial executive who recently retired as CEO of Southside Bancshares, a role he held since 2017 after a long career with the bank starting in 1984. His expertise spans financial management, investment portfolio oversight, and treasury functions. A CPA, he holds a BBA in accounting from Southern Methodist University.

Deeply committed to his community, Lee is actively involved in numerous East Texas organizations. He serves as President of The Tyler Junior College Foundation and is an executive committee member of the Tyler Economic Development Council. His civic engagement also includes roles with the Boy Scouts, Bethesda Health Clinic, and the Texas Bankers Association.

He formerly served for six years as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.

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Experience
41 Years
Current Role
Retired
Location
Tyler, Texas, United States
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Community Banking
Spent his entire 40+ year career at Southside Bank, holding roles from CFO to President and CEO, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to regional banking.
Local Economic Growth
Serves as an executive committee member and Treasurer of the Tyler Economic Development Council, directly influencing local business expansion and investment.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Retired
GIBSON INVESTMENTS LLP
1-2026
Retired
Southside Bancshares Director
7-1984 - 1-2026
CEO & President
Southside Bank
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Media appearances

Southside Bank Announces Retirement of Chief Executive. Featured in GlobeNewswire
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Education
1975 - 1978
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Southern Methodist University
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