Vince Whibbs

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Vince Whibbs, Sr. (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.

1 Biography
- 1.1 Early years
- 1.2 Political career
2 See also
3 External links

[edit] Biography

[edit] 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.^{[citation needed]} Vince left General Motors in 1958 to begin a successful Pontiac dealership in Pensacola.

[edit] Political career

Vince was active in local politics in Pensacola not long after opening his business there.^{[citation needed]} 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 the Pensacola Chapter of the Navy League, Suburban West Rotary, the Fiesta of Five Flags, Junior Achievement, Pensacola Franchised Automobile Dealers Association, the United Way and Project Alert.