Josh Romney
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Josh Romney (born 1975), son of Mitt Romney, is a real estate developer for Romney Ventures. He earned his MBA from Harvard Business School in 2005.
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[edit] Business career
Like his father, Josh Romney started his career in the private sector. Romney has spent much of his time working in real estate, both as an Acquisition Analyst for Intercontinental Real Estate and as the owner of Romney Ventures.
In addition, Romney was also a Worldwide Manager for Interpublic Sports & Entertainment Group and a manager for the Gardner Company.
[edit] Political career
Josh Romney played a key role in Mitt Romney's 2008 Presidential Campaign, devoting much of his time early on campaigning in Iowa on behalf of his father. Romney visited each county in Iowa in a Winnebago coined the "Mitt Mobile," gaining media coverage nationwide. [1] Romney also made numerous speeches and media appearances in many other states, including Colorado, Illinois[2], Michigan[3], Alaska[4], and Montana[5].
In a February 25, 2008 article in the Deseret Morning News, Josh Romney discussed the possibility of running against incumbent Democrat Jim Matheson for Representative of Utah's 2nd congressional district. [6][7]. While Romney was considered a serious contender, it was later announced that he decided not to run. [8]
[edit] Personal life
Romney and his wife, Jen, live in East Millcreek, Utah with their three children.
[edit] References
- ^ Claiborne, Ron. "The Romney Campaign: It's All in the Family", ABC News, August 12, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-27.
- ^ Colindres, Adriana. "Romney's son in town", The State Journal Register, June 30, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-27.
- ^ Gutierrez, Gabe. "Josh Romney campaigns for father in Flint", WJRT ABC 12, January 10, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-02-27.
- ^ Freiberg, Chris. "Josh Romney hits Interior campaign trail for dad, Mitt", Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, February 2, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-02-27.
- ^ Shay, Becky. "Romney son pitches father to GOP", Billings Gazette, October 28, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-27.
- ^ Riley Roche, Lisa. "Josh Romney mulling politics", Deseret Morning News, February 25, 2008.
- ^ "Josh Romney Mulling Congressional Bid", Fox News, February 25, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-02-27.
- ^ Alberty, Erin. "Josh Romney out, so Merrill Cook says he'll run against Matheson", The Salt Lake Tribune, March 3, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-03-12.
[edit] External links
- Josh Romney's MySpace page
- Josh Romney - Huffington Post
- Josh Romney Introduces the Mitt Mobile - YouTube
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