John Foster Bio

 John Foster first arrived in the Virgin Islands when he delivered Eroica, a 72 foot sailing ketch from England. He arrived on St. Thomas in February 1961. John quickly settled in the Virgin Islands, joining the real estate firm of French Alexander, the Junior Chamber of Commerce and became a founder and charter member of the St. Thomas Yacht Club, where he has also been Commodore twice.

 

John met and married Claire St. John and now have two grown and successful children Lilibet and Johnny. They are also proud of their five grandchildren.

 

In addition to forming John Foster Real Estate in 1974, John became very active in community activities and projects. He was awarded “Key Man” for his contributions with the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, was elected President of the St. Thomas/St. John Board of Realtors and then President of the St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce. John also began a long and successful sailing career that included World Championships in the Tempest, Sunfish, 470’s and Star classes. He participated in the Olympics in Germany, Canada, Russia and Los Angeles. Besides sailing, John also represented the USVI in the bobsled in the 1988 Calgary Olympics.

 

John has been an active and committed Rotarian for 37 years, including serving as President. John’s special project has been the Nana Baby Children’s Home which he has been actively involved with since 1988 and serves as its President. John has been involved with all aspects of Nana Baby particularly fundraising to assist the children’s home and more recently with the installation of a generator, new kitchen, new laundry area and all new windows. Nana Baby Home is a continuing interest of John’s.