David Earle Maas


David Earle Maas was an American Virgin Islander politician. He served as the first lieutenant governor of [the United States Virgin Islands] from 1969 to 1973.

Life and career

Maas was born in Hamilton County, Ohio. He attended Chase College of Law.
In 1969, Maas was appointed to the Lieutenant [Governor of the United States Virgin Islands|United States Virgin Islands lieutenant governorship]. Maas was re-elected to the position in 1971 along with Governor Melvin H. Evans. He resigned in 1973 and was succeeded by Athniel C. Ottley.
Maas died on February 1, 2005, at his home in Sandy Ridge, North Carolina, at the age of 90.