Kelli Sobonya, Commissioner

Kelli Sobonya

Kelli Sobonya (R)

Commissioner

Role Summary

This elected official represents constituents by introducing and voting on legislation, conducting oversight of government operations, and serving on committees.

Quick Facts

Party

Republican

Age

Religion

Christian-Church of Christ

Birthplace

Ironton, OH

Residence

Barboursville, WV

Born

July 13, 1963

Family

Husband: Ed; 2 Children: Andrew, Abby

Contact

304-526-8637 ksobonya@cabellcounty.org

Election Info

DistrictAt-Large, WV

First Elected11/05/2002

Next Commissioner Election2026

Education

Certificate, Computer Science

Institute of Computer Management, Pittsburgh

1982

Political Career2

Delegate

West Virginia State House of Delegates

2002-2019

Assistant Majority Whip

West Virginia State House of Delegates

2015-2019

Professional Background6

Administrative Assistant

Covenant School

present

Owner

Gym Factory Tumble Jungle, Incorporated

1988-2005

Realtor

Century 21 Home and Land, Incorporated

2007-present

Coordinator

Managed Care, Department of Family and Community Health, Marshall University School of Medicine

1988-1995

Realtor

Metro Properties

1996-2007

Administrative Assistant

Ashland Oil, Incorporated

1983-1987

Organizations21

Farmdale Church of Christ

Church Clerk

present

Advisory Board, West Virginia Habitat for Humanity

Member

present

Barboursville Women's Club

Member

present

Government Affairs Committee, West Virginia Association of Realtors

Member

present

Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce

Member

present

National Association of Realtors

Member

present

National Federation of Republican Women

Member

present

National Rifle Association

Member

present

West Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Member

present

Barboursville Women's Club

Public Policy Chair

present