Stan M. Gibbons

Office sought: North Lyon County Fire Protection District

Age: 44

Number of years in office: None

Occupation: Owner of a drafting and engineering firm

Address: 303 Avocet Court, Fernley

Phone number: (775) 575-7279.

Family: Wife, Geri; two children

Education: High school; some college

Previous experience: "I've never been a firefighter or public official, but I've run a business for 15 years."

Religious or civic organizations you belong to: Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Carson City Sheriff's Mounted Unit

Reason for running: "I put my hat in to give back to the community and to do my civic duty. I am just a concerned person who cares about the direction Fernley's going, and I want to be a part of decision-making process."