Mr. Seibel started his career in banking as a branch manager, then a lender in both residential and commercial lending. From there he was asked to become a wholesaler at a REIT where he functioned as an investor to banks and various lending institutions. He went on to become the president of a lending firm in Little Rock, and then a division president of an investment firm, and was the CFO for a health strategies company.

    Gary Seibel started his firefighting career in 2007. He has risen to the rank of Captain and is currently assigned to Engine 7 with the Little Rock Fire Department. He has worked on numerous extra details including as an adjunct instructor and swift-water rescue technician. 

    Mr. Seibel studied at Berean University (Biblical Studies), SAU Tech (Fire Science), and Liberty University (Government and Finance). Mr. Seibel has held several board positions in the past for a variety of civic and nonprofit entities and is currently on the boards of five non-profits: Sons Of The Flag, an organization dedicated to revolutionizing burn care, Riverside Actors Theater, a theater company dedicated to helping veterans and first responders overcome PTSD and other traumatic injuries, the Wellness Initiative Network (WIN), a nonprofit that links military, law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders with counselors, clergy, and nonprofit organizations in an effort to provide overall wellness for those in our community that serve our community; Arkansas Military and First Responder Academy, Arkansas’s only all JROTC High School, and is a board member for Arkansas Historic Restoration Academy, an organization that is building education programs and partnering with universities in order to teach individuals valuable skills needed for historic preservation.  He is a member of the Conway Chamber of Commerce.

    He enjoys outdoor activities as a hobby, including running and fitness training; is an avid reader, a perpetual student, and is a proficient guitar player.