J.D. Vance
J.D. Vance is an author, investor, and political commentator from Middletown, Ohio.
Raised by his grandparents, he served in the Marine Corps and graduated from Ohio State University and Yale Law School.
Vance works in venture capital and founded a nonprofit addressing Ohio's opioid crisis.
His bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, explores his Appalachian roots and working-class upbringing.
Vance is married to Usha, a law clerk for Chief Justice John Roberts, and they have a son named Ewan.
He divides his time between Columbus, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., continuing to engage in public policy discussions and entrepreneurial efforts.
