Sean is a graduate of the University of Rochester and was designated a Naval Flight Officer and a bombardier/navigator in the A-6E Intruder in 1992. Sean served as a Naval officer for 23 years and retired from active duty in 2013. His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with “V” device, Aerial Achievement Medal, Navy Commendation and Achievement Medals, Army Commendation and Achievement Medals.

After retiring, Sean and his family decided to make Pensacola home and he started his own business; Sean O’Brien Consulting, LLC. The firm provided IT Business Integration, Solution Architect, Business Capture and Development, Strategic Planning, Business Process Reengineering, Information Systems and IT Operations services. In 2015 a contract evolved into a full time executive position with GDIT. Sean is currently the Program Director for the MPT&E TSS Program.

Sean is married to Jennifer A. Schulz of New York and Mobile, Alabama and they have five sons Connor, Dillon, Abner, Colin and Danann.