Executive Director

Chris Gibson

Chris Gibson was appointed as the Oregon-Idaho (previously Oregon) HIDTA Executive Director on November 1, 2006. As the Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Executive Director, Mr. Gibson is responsible for successfully implementing the Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Executive Board’s strategy and policies.  He provides day-to-day administrative, financial, and program management for the operations of the HIDTA; facilitates and encourages the development of innovative approaches to drug law enforcement; ensures that HIDTA Initiatives comply with HIDTA program requirements; and advises the Executive Board concerning the performance of HIDTA Initiatives. Chris oversees the Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Management and Administration Initiative staff, which includes a Deputy Director, Idaho HIDTA Program Manager, Budget and Program Analyst, Drug Intelligence Officer, and Administrative Assistant.

On February 5, 2015, Chris was recognized by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy with an Outstanding Support to the National HIDTA Program award during the 2015 National HIDTA Conference in Washington, D.C. Chris was again recognized by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy with the Edward Williams Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2018 National HIDTA Conference in Washington, D.C.  Chris has twice served as Chairman of the National HIDTA Director Committee (HDC).

Before his appointment as Oregon HIDTA Director, Chris served 18 years in local law enforcement and achieved the position of Deputy Chief of Police. Chris graduated in 1990 from Portland State University with a Bachelor of Science in the Administration of Justice and again in 2011 with an Executive Master's Degree in Public Administration. Chris is also a graduate of the 205th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy.

In addition to his duties as Oregon HIDTA Director, Chris serves as a member of the Lines for Life Executive Board and previously served as Executive Director of the Oregon Narcotics Enforcement Association (ONEA).