J. Kevin O'Brien 

Husband of Linda, 33 years, father of four grown children; St. Mary of Sorrows parishioner, including Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and Usher, since 1980; Knight of Columbus, Council 8600 since 1983; Organizing Committee Member, Gonzaga DC Classic Charity Basketball Tournament, 1998 to present; Member of the Board of Marian Homes since 2008, Secretary since 2010. 
FBI Agent and Senior Executive, 1967-1998; Deputy Director, National District Attorneys Association, 1999-2000; Vice President, Omnisec International, 2000-2001; Consultant to the FBI, 2001 to present. 
 
Statement:
 
“Marian Homes provides housing in a neighborhood setting for persons with intellectual disabilities who otherwise would have to live in state institutions.  Their lives are very different in a Marian Homes house, with burdens of institutional living lifted, outlooks brightened, and hopefulness and dignity enabled; and this has life changing positive effects on not only the residents but also on their loving families.  We are working toward establishing a third house, for the need is great.  As Catholics we know that Christ wants us to be “Men and Women for Others”; and it is truly a privilege for me to have the opportunity to serve on the Board and help in bettering the lives of the deserving people who suffer from these disabilities.”