Virginia O’Brian
Virginia O’Brian is the wife of the late Hugh O’Brian, the Founder of HOBY. They met in 1988 and were together until his passing in 2016.
She attended Arizona State University and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and received her degree in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing. Virginia spent over 35 years in the fashion industry as a Fashion Coordinator, Wardrobe Coordinator for TV, Merchandiser, Sales Representative, Retail Manager, and teacher. Virginia taught high school students and her students always said she was their greatest cheerleader.
Virginia has been a volunteer for HOBY since meeting Hugh—coordinating and hosting many events at their home to raise money and support for HOBY. She also chaperoned HOBY Alumni trips to Europe, Israel, Jordan, Australia, and New Zealand. Today she sits on the Board of Trustees of HOBY and continues to be an advocate for HOBY.
Virginia is the Owner of HOB Memorabilia and the Co-author of Hugh’s memoir, Hugh O’Brian or What’s Left of Him.