John Yob

John Yob is an American political strategist, consultant, online technology entrepreneur and current Chair of the Republican Party of the Virgin Islands.
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. Yob succeeded Gordon Ackley to become chairman.

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. He has previously worked on John [McCain 2008 presidential campaign] as a state operative in Michigan and Deputy Political Director for the campaign. 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.