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2024-Present | Governor Albert Bryan Administration
Since his reappointment as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2024 under Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Julio Rhymer Sr. has focused on rebuilding the agency’s capacity and enhancing operational efficiency. He prioritized filling more than 30 vacancies, modernizing processes, and strengthening institutional knowledge to improve performance and accountability. Under his leadership, OMB continues to emphasize transparency, fiscal discipline, and effective resource management. Director Rhymer’s vision ensures the agency remains a cornerstone of responsible governance and strategic financial planning in the Virgin Islands.
2019-2024 | Governor Albert Bryan Administration
Jennifer O’Neal served as OMB Director from 2019 to 2024, leading major modernization efforts that improved efficiency, transparency, and fiscal oversight. She played a pivotal role in managing federal COVID-19 relief funds, strengthened interagency financial coordination, and advanced workplace and technology improvements, leaving a lasting legacy of stronger financial governance for the Virgin Islands government.
2018-2019 | Governor Kenneth Mapp Administration
During his 2018-2019 tenure as OMB Director under the Mapp Administration, Julio Rhymer Sr. helped guide the Government of the Virgin Islands through a critical period of post-hurricane recovery. Building on his financial leadership at WAPA, he strengthened the Office of Management and Budget's role in managing federal disaster-recovery funding, improving fiscal oversight, and supporting the territory’s rebuilding efforts with a focus on accountability and long-term stability.
2015-2018 | Governor Kenneth Mapp Administration
From 2015 to 2018 under the Mapp Administration, Nellon D. Bowry strengthened the Virgin Islands Government’s fiscal management by enforcing consistent financial policies, improving budgeting practices, and enhancing monitoring of expenditures. His leadership modernized OMB’s financial systems, supported long-term fiscal planning, and promoted greater accountability and efficiency across government agencies.
2007-2015 | Governor John DeJongh Jr. Administration
Debra Gottlieb served as OMB Director from 2007 to 2015, leading the Virgin Islands government through financial constraints and disaster recovery with a disciplined, transparent approach to budgeting. Drawing on her deep institutional knowledge, she strengthened financial reporting, improved interagency coordination, and ensured the effective use of federal funds, leaving a lasting legacy of stability and accountability.
1999-2007 | Governor Charles Turnbull Administration
From 1999 to 2007, Ira Mills led OMB with professionalism, fiscal discipline, and a strong commitment to transparency, guiding the Virgin Islands through difficult economic years with steady, principled leadership. Known for his clear communication and emphasis on responsible appropriations, he strengthened public trust in the budgeting process and set a lasting standard for accountability and integrity in government financial management.
1995-1999 | Governor Roy Lester Schneider Administration
From 1995 to 1999, Nellon Bowry led OMB with a strong focus on strengthening fiscal discipline, improving financial management systems, and ensuring government-wide accountability. He established consistent budgetary policies, enhanced operational efficiency across agencies, and provided strategic guidance that helped align spending with the territory’s priorities and long-term financial goals.
1987-1995 | Governor Alexander Farrelly Administration
From 1987 to 1995, Jose George led the Office of Management and Budget with a strong focus on economic policy, intergovernmental collaboration, and fiscal stability. His work on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of the Interior and his experience in housing finance strengthened the territory’s financial foundations, while his later private-sector role underscored his broad expertise and commitment to sound financial management.
1975-1979 | Governor Melvin Evans Administration
From 1975 to 1979, Justin L. Moorhead served as Budget Director for the Government of the Virgin Islands, where he strengthened financial management and secured major capital financing for the territory. During his tenure, he obtained funding for the first saltwater distillation installations and successfully advanced federal capital investment for critical infrastructure development..
