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Key moments and achievements from Jeff Webb's life.
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· Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Life Event
Jeff Webb attended the University of Oklahoma where he served as a yell leader for the school's cheer squad and earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government. This experience sparked his lifelong dedication to transforming the cheerleading industry.
Life Event
Jeff Webb attended the University of Oklahoma where he served as a yell leader for the school's cheer squad and earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government. This experience sparked his lifelong dedication to transforming the cheerleading industry.
Life Event
In 1974, after working for Lawrence Herkimer's NCA, Webb founded the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) and Varsity Spirit. He later purchased the NCA after Herkimer retired, consolidating the cheerleading camp and competition industry under one umbrella.
Life Event
In 1974, after working for Lawrence Herkimer's NCA, Webb founded the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) and Varsity Spirit. He later purchased the NCA after Herkimer retired, consolidating the cheerleading camp and competition industry under one umbrella.
Life Event
Webb is credited with modernizing cheerleading by making it more competitive, bringing it to mainstream audiences through partnerships with ESPN, favoring more acrobatics and athleticism, and creating new outfit designs that reflected the sport's evolving athletic nature.
Life Event
Webb is credited with modernizing cheerleading by making it more competitive, bringing it to mainstream audiences through partnerships with ESPN, favoring more acrobatics and athleticism, and creating new outfit designs that reflected the sport's evolving athletic nature.
Life Event
Webb founded and served as president of the International Cheer Union (ICU), the world governing body of cheerleading. Under his leadership, the ICU achieved full recognition by the International Olympic Committee in 2021, a landmark moment for the sport.
Life Event
Webb founded and served as president of the International Cheer Union (ICU), the world governing body of cheerleading. Under his leadership, the ICU achieved full recognition by the International Olympic Committee in 2021, a landmark moment for the sport.
Life Event
After Varsity merged with Herff Jones in 2012 and Webb served as president and CEO, Bain Capital purchased the combined company in June 2018 for $2.5 billion. The sale was later followed by KKR's acquisition in 2024 for $4.75 billion including debt.
Life Event
After Varsity merged with Herff Jones in 2012 and Webb served as president and CEO, Bain Capital purchased the combined company in June 2018 for $2.5 billion. The sale was later followed by KKR's acquisition in 2024 for $4.75 billion including debt.
Life Event
Webb expanded beyond cheerleading into publishing and media, serving as publisher and senior news editor of Human Events. His book "American Restoration: How to Unchain the Great Middle Class" became a bestseller, reflecting his conservative political philosophy.
Life Event
Webb expanded beyond cheerleading into publishing and media, serving as publisher and senior news editor of Human Events. His book "American Restoration: How to Unchain the Great Middle Class" became a bestseller, reflecting his conservative political philosophy.
Life Event
In 2021, the International Cheer Union under Webb's leadership achieved full recognition by the International Olympic Committee, representing the culmination of decades of work to elevate cheerleading from a sideline activity to a recognized competitive sport on the world stage.
Life Event
In 2021, the International Cheer Union under Webb's leadership achieved full recognition by the International Olympic Committee, representing the culmination of decades of work to elevate cheerleading from a sideline activity to a recognized competitive sport on the world stage.
Business Acquisition
Expanding his influence into conservative independent media, Jeff Webb purchased the Montreal-based news site The Post Millennial. He combined its operations with Human Events, where he served as co-publisher and senior news editor. This strategic acquisition aimed to reach younger conservative readers and significantly broadened his role as a media executive and financial backer before he eventually sold the titles in 2025.
Business Acquisition
Expanding his influence into conservative independent media, Jeff Webb purchased the Montreal-based news site The Post Millennial. He combined its operations with Human Events, where he served as co-publisher and senior news editor. This strategic acquisition aimed to reach younger conservative readers and significantly broadened his role as a media executive and financial backer before he eventually sold the titles in 2025.
Business Sale
After several years of building a significant presence in conservative independent media, Jeff Webb sold his media properties, including Human Events and The Post Millennial. The titles were acquired by Just the News, a media company founded by journalist John Solomon. This sale marked the culmination of Webb's impactful tenure as a media executive and publisher, during which he championed new media platforms.
Business Sale
After several years of building a significant presence in conservative independent media, Jeff Webb sold his media properties, including Human Events and The Post Millennial. The titles were acquired by Just the News, a media company founded by journalist John Solomon. This sale marked the culmination of Webb's impactful tenure as a media executive and publisher, during which he championed new media platforms.
Jeff Webb passed away
