After 24 years with the ASU College of Engineering, Gilson retired in
July 2008. He managed short courses and conferences for 16 years,
managed an internship and leadership development program for 6 years,
and helped create the engineering internship center, which was
transformed into the engineering career center during his final two
years with ASU. Gilson is currently president of the board of
directors for his townhome owners association. Gilson holds a BS in
Communications and an MA in College Student Personnel Services from
the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. He was active in
national professional associations and made presentations at regional
and national conferences.