Vincent J. Whibbs, Sr.
Vince Whibbs, Sr. KSG (February 8, 1920 – May 30, 2006) was a popular politician and business leader in Pensacola, Florida. Vince served as mayor of Pensacola for an unprecedented seven consecutive terms, serving the city from 1978 to 1991. He was invested as a knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great by Pope John Paul II in 1995.
Biography
Early years
Vince Whibbs was born in Buffalo, New York, where he worked for General Motors, and briefly served as a fighter pilot in World War II, until returning to General Motors. Vince left General Motors in 1958 to begin a successful Pontiac dealership in Pensacola.
Political career
Vince was active in local politics in Pensacola not long after opening his business there. Vince served as a city councilmen and on the board of directors of the Greater Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce. Vince also served as president of the Pensacola Chapter of the Navy League, Rotary Club of Pensacola Suburban West, the Fiesta of Five Flags, Junior Achievement, Pensacola Franchised Automobile Dealers Association, the United Way and Project Alert.
His son ran for Congress in 1994, but lost to Joe Scarborough.
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| Preceded by Warren M. Briggs |
Mayor of Pensacola, Florida 1978 - 1991 |
Succeeded by Jerry L. Maygarden |