| John Yob | |
| Term Start: | May 3, 2024 |
| Predecessor: | Gordon Ackley |
| Birth Name: | John Patrick Yob |
| Birth Date: | 18 July 1976 |
| Birth Place: | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| 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]
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.