Bob Eaves | |
|---|---|
| First Gentleman of North Carolina | |
| In role January 10, 2009 – January 5, 2013 | |
| Governor | Bev Perdue |
| Preceded by | Mary P. Easley (as First Lady) |
| Succeeded by | Ann McCrory (as First Lady) |
| Second Gentleman of North Carolina | |
| In role January 6, 2001 – January 10, 2009 | |
| Governor | Mike Easley |
| Lieutenant Governor | Bev Perdue |
| Preceded by | Alisa O'Quinn Wicker (as Second Lady) |
| Succeeded by | Lucille Dalton (as Second Lady) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Wendell Eaves, Jr. Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (until 1997) Independent (1997-present) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Occupation | accountant businessman |
Robert Wendell Eaves, Jr. is an American accountant and businessman. As the husband of Bev Perdue, he served as the Second Gentleman of North Carolina from 2001 to 2009 and as the First Gentleman of North Carolina from 2009 to 2013. Eaves's wife was the first female lieutenant governor and governor, making him the first second gentleman and first gentleman of the state.
As first gentleman, Eaves collaborated with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the North Carolina Business Committee for Education to launch Students@Work, a program focused on raising North Carolina's graduation rate by providing students with workplace experiences. He also organized Carolina Helping Heroes, a program that connects volunteer organizations with military families in need of support.