WASHINGTON (VINnews) — Jacob Reses, an Orthodox Jewish adviser who serves as chief of staff to Vice President JD Vance, plans to leave the administration at the end of the summer after serving in one of the most influential positions in the White House, NBC News reports.

Reses, who has served as Vance’s chief of staff since January 2025, reportedly informed the vice president of his plans several months ago after he and his wife learned they were expecting their first child.

A longtime adviser and close confidant to Vance, Reses played a key role in the vice president’s successful 2022 Senate campaign in Ohio and remained a trusted member of his inner circle throughout his rise to national office. Before joining Vance’s team, Reses worked for Heritage Action and on the staff of Josh Hawley.

One of the highest-ranking Orthodox Jews in the Trump administration, Reses has maintained strong ties to the Jewish community while helping shape policy and political strategy at the highest levels of government.

In a statement, Vance praised Reses as both a trusted adviser and friend.

“Jacob’s been by my side for my whole career in public life,” Vance said. “I could not have asked for a more loyal and discerning adviser and friend as my chief of staff.”

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles said Reses had served with distinction, handling matters ranging from diplomacy and national security to the daily operations of the vice president’s office.

Reses also earned praise from senior administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff highlighted Reses’ role in diplomatic efforts abroad, including trips involving Israel and other key international matters.

Although his future plans have not been announced, people close to the vice president’s office say Reses is expected to remain active in public policy and Republican politics and could work with Vance again in the future.

His departure marks one of the most significant personnel changes in the vice president’s office since the Trump-Vance administration took office.