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Latest revision as of 05:08, 2 November 2024
John Yob | |
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| Chair of the Republican Party of the Virgin Islands | |
| Assumed office May 3, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gordon Ackley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Patrick Yob July 18, 1976 Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Erica Yob |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Michigan |
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]
Political career
[edit]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.
Personal life
[edit]In 2015, Yob relocated to St. John with his wife, Erica and their two children.
References
[edit]- ^ "Local GOP taps John Yob to serve as chairman of State Committee". The Virgin Islands Daily News. May 7, 2024.
- ^ "John Yob Elected Chairman of V.I. GOP in 12-1 Vote, Party Announces". St. Thomas Source. May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ackley to Resign as V.I. GOP Chairman to Help Care for Father". St. Thomas Source. April 22, 2024.
- ^ "About Our Party". USVIGOP. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "Yob 'will always be a key part of the McCain Team'". mlive. July 16, 2008.