John Yob | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Virgin Islands Republican Party | |
| Assumed office May 3, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Ackley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Patrick Yob July 18,1976 Grand Rapids,Michigan,U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Erica Yob |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) |
John Yob (born July 18,1976) is an American political strategist,consultant,online technology entrepreneur and current Chair of the Republican Party of the Virgin Islands. [1]
In May 2024,Yob was elected Chairman of the Republican Party of the Virgin Islands. He defeated former Senator Lilliana Belardo de O’Neal for the position by a 12-1 vote. [2] Yob succeeded Gordon Ackley to become chairman. [3]
Shortly after joining College Republicans at the University of Michigan. Yob served as an executive director and chairman for the College Republican National Committee in 1999. [4] He has previously worked on John McCain 2008 presidential campaign as a state operative in Michigan and Deputy Political Director for the campaign. [5] In 2010,Yob managed the successful campaign of Rick Snyder for governor and then again 2014.
In 2015,Yob relocated to St. John with his wife,Erica and their two children.