Pete’s 100 Spotlight: Tim Gibbs

The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation (PDFF) is proud to spotlight Tim Gibbs, Director and Principal Investigator for Delaware Health Force, as the first official member of Pete’s 100.

Launched on January 22 in honor of Pete du Pont’s birthday, Pete’s 100 recognizes exceptional individuals whose contributions are shaping Delaware’s future. By becoming a member of the prestigious Change Maker tier with virtual plate #51, Tim joins an exclusive group of forward-thinking donors dedicated to inspiring bold ideas and fostering transformative change in our state.

With a distinguished career in public health, nonprofit management, and workforce development, Tim’s leadership drives innovative strategies that are advancing health equity across Delaware and beyond. Recently named a 2025 Delaware Business Times 222 honoree, his expertise and dedication to improving community outcomes exemplify PDFF’s mission.

Reflecting on his decision to join Pete’s 100, Tim shared, “Entrepreneurship is as essential in the nonprofit sector as it is in the for-profit and private sectors, especially given the increasingly complex challenges Delaware faces. Reinventing Delaware requires entrepreneurship to address these ecosystem challenges. PDFF provides robust support, innovative programming, and an incubator environment run by staff and volunteers like me, who want to see individuals succeed so that we all succeed.”

Join Pete’s 100 Today

Pete’s 100 honors Pete du Pont’s visionary leadership and the iconic “Pete’s 3000” campaign, which ignited a movement for progress and innovation.

Members of Pete’s 100 are recognized for their leadership, community pride, and dedication to innovation with a commemorative bumper sticker and exclusive virtual license plate inspired by Delaware’s iconic tradition of low-digit plates. This recognition also provides access to a network of influential change makers and invitations to exclusive events.