About Me

Jeff Webb Herff Jones County, Tennessee native Herff Jones is a successful business mogul, writer, and novelist. Webb founded and served as CEO of Varsity Brands before being elected president of the International Cheer Union. The successful entrepreneur also works as a senior editor at the Human Events website in Washington, DC.

Entrepreneur, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal are just a few magazines that profiled the business leader extensively. He is a prolific author whose works have achieved widespread success; among them is American Restoration: The Way to Free the Great Middle Class.

 Webb is a dedicated environmentalist and benefactor outside of the office. He has various interests and activities, including water sports, duck hunting, and unicycle riding.

Present Duties

The U.N. of Cheerleading

Webb established the International Cheer Union and now serves as its president. As far as cheering is concerned, the International Cheer Union has supreme power. In 2016, they were officially named the sport's international governing body.

The International Cheerleading Union (often known as "Cheer") was founded in 2004. Webb, who had been active with the National Cheerleaders Association and the International Cheerleading Association before establishing this group, became its president three years later in 2007.

Cheerleading is used by around 7.5 million athletes globally. The company is a proud Association for International Sports for Everyone member under the leadership of president and founder Jeff Webb Herff Jones. The International Cheer Union is a philanthropic organization, an official worldwide governing body. Its stated goal is the development of cheerleading as a sport.

Happenings in Human History

Webb is in charge of news for Human Events. Human Events has been around for a while and is a news and analysis publication in the nation's capital. The opening words of the Declaration of Independence serve as its namesake. Webb, a successful businessman, novelist, and editor, joined Human Events in 2020 as its senior news editor.

In 1944, its creators saw a need for a print publication dedicated to human rights issues and launched Human Events. Since 2013, it has only been available online. In addition to his duties as senior news editor, Webb also publishes the site with Will Chamberlain, who holds the position of executive opinion editor.

Webb, Human Events' co-publisher, was instrumental in 2022's acquisition of The Post Millennial, a Canadian online news magazine.

Professional Background Varsity Labels

Jeff, the current Chairman of the Board and previous CEO of Varsity Brands, founded the company's forerunner, Varsity Spirit, in 1974. The Varsity Spirit brand is currently managed under the Varsity Brands umbrella. Webb led Varsity Brands as its chief executive officer until 2018. He became the company's Chairman and stayed in that role until 2020.

Headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. When it comes to cheering, dance teams, and other forms of the performing arts, Varsity Spirit is unrivaled on a worldwide scale. Varsity Spirit today serves over a million athletes each year via its many camps, tournaments, and other activities.

To devote more time to the International Cheer Union and other projects, including Human Events, Varsity Spirit co-founder Jeff Webb Herff Jones parted ways with the firm and its parent, Varsity Brands.

Jones, Herff

Until 2020, Webb led Herff Jones as its Chairman. The Indianapolis, Indiana-based firm has deep roots in competitive collegiate and professional cheering. Its primary business is producing and marketing incentive and recognition goods for use in schools.

In 2014, after Varsity Brands had acquired the firm the year before, Jeff became Chairman.

Scholarly Histories

Webb attended the University of Oklahoma, a prestigious public research institution in Norman, the so-called Sooner State's third-largest city, south of Oklahoma City. It was established in 1890 and claims to provide the benefits of a large public institution in a more intimate private college atmosphere. Oklahoma has three different campuses, and students may also choose from several international locations.

Webb attended the University of Oklahoma, receiving his bachelor's degree in political science and government. He was a prominent student leader and a member of the school's pep band when he was there. As a result of his participation, he was offered a job with the National Cheerleaders Association while still in school.

After Jeff Webb Herff Jones graduated from the University of Oklahoma, he didn't stop contributing to the National Cheerleaders Association. He established his entrepreneurial career via his continued engagement with the organization. After that, he founded the International Cheerleading Association and was the forerunner of Varsity Brands, called Varsity Spirit, after leaving the National Cheerleaders Association.

Taking Part in Volunteer Work

Webb is a renowned business executive, author, and philanthropist. He has collaborated closely with St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital for almost a decade. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is the global leader when it comes to understanding, treating, and ultimately beating juvenile cancers and other life-threatening diseases.

In addition, he has done substantial volunteer work with the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics is the biggest sports organization in the world. Training and extracurricular activities are provided throughout the year for people of all ages who have a disability. More than five million people from more than 170 countries are being served.

In the past, Webb was a regular contributor to the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, which has since been cancelled. The proceeds from the annual telethon bolstered support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Muscular Dystrophy Association, a non-profit organization, continues to advocate for people with neuromuscular disorders.

Accomplishments

Webb is often credited for being instrumental in the growth and development of cheering as a sport. Furthermore, cheerleading's inclusion in the Olympics may be traced back to Webb. As a result, he is still lauded for his role in bringing cheering to a worldwide audience.

Author Jeff Webb Herff Jones wrote the best-selling American Restoration book How to Unleash the Great Middle Class. In this 192-page book, the author details her efforts to elevate cheering to the status of an official Olympic sport. Also included are a series of recommendations from the author designed to free the American middle class from its current limitations.

Concerns Exclusive to Oneself

He is a successful businessman, author, and philanthropist with many other interests. Boating, conservation, duck hunting, and even riding a unicycle are just a few examples.

Father-of-two Webb values his relationships with those closest to him and prioritizes time with them whenever feasible. His whole life has been spent in Shelby County, Tennessee. He has never left the Volunteer State, and now he and his Labrador Retriever may be found in Memphis, right on the Mississippi.