Rod Snyder is a native of Jefferson County, West Virginia. He graduated in 2002 with honors from Eastern University in Philadelphia with a Bachelors degree in Political Science and currently works as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. on agriculture policy.
Rod was a candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2004 and was named the state's 2005 Outstanding Young Democrat of the Year. He serves as Mid-Atlantic Region Director for the Young Democrats of America and is also completing a two-year term as President of the West Virginia Young Democrats.
In 2008, Rod managed three successful campaigns in West Virginia, including the election of the youngest ever female legislator in the history of the state. He also served on the Agriculture and Rural Policy Advisory Committee for the 2008 Barack Obama for President Campaign.
Rod is an accomplished singer/songwriter and was a semifinalist on season four of the television show "American Idol." In 2006, he released his debut full-length album entitled "Leaving Hollywood Behind."
Current Office:
Director, YDA Mid-Atlantic Region
Previous Offices:
President, West Virginia Young Democrats (2007 - 2009)
Secretary, YDA Mid-Atlantic Region (2005 - 2007)
National Committeeman, West Virginia Young Democrats (2005 - 2007)
President, Jefferson County (WV) Young Democrats (2004 - 2005)
Top Three Young Dems Accomplishments:
*Vastly expanded the membership of the West Virginia Young Democrats by doubling the number of local chapters and creating a brand new caucus structure within the state. Also emphasized strong high school programs and leadership development opportunities for the youngest members in the organization.
*Created a long-term base of funding for the West Virginia Young Democrats by establishing an annual donor program called the Jennings Randolph Society.
*Cultivated effective working relationships within the Mid-Atlantic Region as Region Director through regular conference calls and communications, as well campaign invasions and other networking opportunities.
I remember canvassing with several young Democrats from Washington who came out because Rod asked them to.
Congratulations to Rod.
