Weldon B. Gibson | |
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Born | [1] | April 23, 1917
Died | May 6, 2001[2] | (aged 84)
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Washington State University Stanford University |
Spouse | Helen Mears |
Awards | Legion of Merit Commander of the Order of the British Empire WSU Distinguished Alumni Award |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | SRI International |
Weldon Bailey "Hoot" Gibson CBE (April 23, 1917 - May 6, 2001) was an economist and a longtime executive at SRI International (previously the Stanford Research Institute), where he worked full-time from 1947 until 1988, and part-time as Senior Director Emeritus until his death. He was closely associated with the organization, and was known as "Mr. SRI".[3]