BUILT ON SERVICE.
PROVEN IN
LEADERSHIP.
Early Life: Brought up in Augusta, Georgia, Eugene Yu’s foundational years were shaped by the enduring values of hard work, discipline, and family. Raised by hard-working Korean immigrant parents, he learned firsthand the profound promise of the American Dream. His father set a powerful example of duty and honor as a retired Korean Marine officer, while his mother anchored the family as a dedicated homemaker. Rooted in the local community, Eugene proudly graduated from George P. Butler High School in 1974.
Public Service: A steadfast commitment to protecting and serving his neighbors drove Eugene Yu’s early career path. He studied criminal justice at Augusta College, equipping himself with a strong educational foundation in law and order. During this time, he put those principles into immediate practice on the front lines as a dedicated firefighter for the Augusta Fire Department, learning the critical importance of decisive action and teamwork under pressure.
Military & Law Enforcement: Answering the call to defend the nation, Eugene joined the U.S. Army in 1976. He served with distinction as an enlisted Military Police Soldier, a role that reinforced his commitment to security and included a deployment to Korea. Following his honorable discharge from Fort Bliss in 1980, Eugene seamlessly transitioned his law enforcement expertise back into civilian public service, joining the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy sheriff—putting his life on the line to protect local families and uphold the law.
Business Career: Transitioning to the private sector, Eugene Yu brought his trademark discipline and drive to the business world. Beginning in 1987, he leveraged his global perspective as a director of international marketing for Cummings Engine Company. Driven by a deeply ingrained entrepreneurial spirit, he founded his own contracting company, the Commercial and Military System Corp, in 1993. Over the next two decades, he successfully grew this enterprise from the ground up, ultimately employing 450 workers and generating annual revenues approaching $100 million until 2013, proving his exceptional capacity for economic leadership.
Values & Education: A steadfast conservative and a loyal Republican since 1984, Eugene’s political philosophy is firmly rooted in the Constitution. He has stood as a champion for the America First agenda, proudly securing the GOP nomination while running for the U.S. Senate in 2013 and in multiple campaigns for U.S. Congress. Complementing his vast real-world experience, Eugene also pursued additional continuing education training from Harvard Business School, ensuring his leadership strategies remain sharper and more effective than ever.
Eugene Yu’s Policy Vision.
- Faith & Family: Upholding values above all else to preserve the foundation of our society.
- Secure Borders: Implementing strict border security and enforcing our laws to protect our nation’s sovereignty.
- Global Stability: Maintaining a stable international order while putting America’s interests first.
- Fiscal Balance: Committing to a balanced budget, fiscal stability, and a government that lives within its means.
- Economic Growth: Promoting high employment, low inflation, and removing barriers to individual prosperity.
- Infrastructure: Driving the robust renewal of our national infrastructure for the 21st century economy.
- Small Business: Fostering a small business-friendly economy by slashing anti-growth red tape and taxes.
- Safe Communities: Ensuring functional, violence-free, and drug-free communities by backing our law enforcement.
- Strong Education: Supporting high-performing schools and ensuring motivated students have pathways to succeed.
- Social Mobility: Guaranteeing true social mobility through fair and open opportunity for all citizens.