John Yob

John Yob
Chair of the Republican Party of the Virgin Islands
Incumbent
Assumed office May 3, 2024
Preceded by	Gordon Ackley
Personal details
Born	John Patrick Yob (1976-07-18) July 18, 1976 (age 48) 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

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

In 2015, Yob relocated to St. John with his wife, Erica and their two children.

References

1. "Local GOP taps John Yob to serve as chairman of State Committee". The Virgin Islands Daily News. May 7, 2024.
2. "John Yob Elected Chairman of V.I. GOP in 12-1 Vote, Party Announces". St. Thomas Source. May 4, 2024.
3. "Ackley to Resign as V.I. GOP Chairman to Help Care for Father". St. Thomas Source. April 22, 2024.
4. "About Our Party". USVIGOP. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
5. "Yob 'will always be a key part of the McCain Team'". mlive. July 16, 2008.