Chris Obenshain's Biography
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Full Name:
Joseph 'Chris' Christian Obenshain
Gender:
Male
Home City:
Blacksburg, VA
Religion:
Christian
B.A., Political Science, Bridgewater College, 1996-200
Intermediate Level Education - Common Core, 2020-2023, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Judge Advocate Officer Advance Course, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, 2015
178th Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, 2009
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2003-2006
Former Delegate, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates, District 41, 2024-2026
Candidate, Virginia House of Delegates, District 41, 2025
Secretary, Republican Party of Montgomery County, VA, 2019-2022
Chair, Republican Party of Richmond, 2014-2015
No caucus information on file.
Assistant Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia, 2010-2018
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Montgomery County, Virginia, 2018-Present
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, City of Radford, Virginia, 2007-2010
Judge Advocate, U.S. Army JAG Corps, 2008-Present
Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic, U.S. Army and Army National Guard, 2002-2008
Founder/Chairman, Roanoke/NRV Young Republicans
Alumni Association Board Member, Bridgewater College, 2014-2018
Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee Board Member, Richmond Metropolitan Planning Organization, 2018
Team Member, Area 10 Faith Community, 2012, 2014, 2016
Global Mission Team Member, Western Heights Baptist Church, 2015
Team Member, Spotswood Baptist Church, 2007