US LBM’s L.T. Gibson named Entrepreneur of the Year
Ernst & Young LLP has named US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson as its Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Southeast Award winner.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies, US LBM said.
Gibson was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors, and other regional business leaders. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
US LBM was founded by L.T. Gibson in 2009 with 13 locations and 500 associates. Today, the Atlanta, Georgia-based company is one of the nation’s largest building materials distributors, employing nearly 14,000 associates across more than 450 locations nationwide.
“The success of US LBM over the past 14 years is due to the efforts of our incredible associates, whose dedication continues to earn the trust and respect of our customers and suppliers and drives us forward each and every day,” said Gibson. “I am incredibly proud of the role we play in building homes and neighborhoods across the country, while creating rewarding careers, furthering sustainability and giving back to our communities.”
For nearly four decades, EY US has honored entrepreneurs whose ambition, courage and ingenuity have driven their companies’ success, transformed their industries and made a positive impact on their communities. Since 1986, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 11,000 US executives.
As a Southeast award winner, L.T. Gibson is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards.
The National Award winners including the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in June 2024.
