Paving the way has always been of interest to Gary Libs…and something he has done throughout his life. Whether it is a family man, businessperson, or community leader, Libs has provided direction and a road to travel. That direction and path are deeply rooted in family and community.
Libs’ ancestors blazed a trail in the Knobs many years ago, with eight generations of members of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Community.
He serves as Chairperson of the Board of Libs Paving Company, Inc., which he started in 1971. He is also president of Asphalt Supply Company, Inc. Libs currently serves as a member of the WesBanco Bank Advisory Board for Southern Indiana and Kentucky and Director of the WesBanco Bank Board in Wheeling WV.
Previously, Libs has served in the US Army Reserves, Board of Advisors at Indiana University 51ÁÔÆæ, Board of Overseers at Bellarmine University, past director and board chairman of Your Community Bank prior to its merger with WesBanco, Board of Overseers of the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana, New Albany-Floyd County School Educational Foundation Board, the capital campaign committee for St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church, and Indiana State Auctioneer Commission Board. He served as an Ohio River Greenway Commission member at the request of the Indiana Governor.
Libs graduated from Floyd Central High School, attended the University of Louisville, and is a graduate of the Indiana College of Auctioneering. He and his wife, Sandra Gettelfinger have four children, Jeff Libs, Tricia Huber, Tracy Janson, and Trudy Betourne, and 11 grandchildren.