Thank you to Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine for featuring John and J.B. (John McKibbon IV) in your June issue. The history and evolution of McKibbon companies over generations is an inspiring story to share and you did it well. “We’re building that foundation for the next cycle of growth and ultimately, we have to be patient and wait for the timing to take full advantage of that and be well positioned. I feel like we’re making all those smart moves and knowing that there’ll probably be a time in the cycle where a lot of projects that don’t make sense now, do make sense and we’re ready to go,” J.B. says. A lesson, one could infer, was learned from Dad, among a few others. “My dad and my grandad taught me how to be a gentleman. How to treat people right. How to mind your reputation and how you’re perceived,” J.B. says. Lessons from business, of course, are in John and J.B.’s story, but the lessons on building a family are the ones that illicit the greatest emotions in the nearly, two-hour conversation with the McKibbon men. “I feel privileged that I’ve had just an amazing role model,” J.B. says. The elder McKibbon, visibly touched by his son’s admiration, agrees and holds his son in equally high regard.
Tamara Parker
2mo
Well written article. I throughly enjoyed my time working for McKibbon Hospitality. I gained great memories, mentors, and friends!
Melany Robinson
2mo
Awesome!
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