Sean Sullivan (naval officer)

Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan wearing his Submarine Warfare insignia.
Chairman of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
In office
January 23, 2017  February 4, 2018
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byJoyce L. Connery
Succeeded byJoseph B. Hamilton (acting)
Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
In office
August 2, 2012  February 4, 2018
PresidentBarack Obama
Donald Trump
Preceded byLarry W. Brown
Member of the Ledyard Town Council
In office
2009–2012
Personal details
Born
Sean Patrick Sullivan

(1958-11-30) November 30, 1958
Bridgeport, Connecticut
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSharon Sullivan
ResidenceGales Ferry, Connecticut
EducationUnited States Naval Academy (BS)
Naval War College (MA)
University of Connecticut (JD)
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1976 2006
RankCaptain
CommandsUSS Jefferson City
Naval Submarine Base New London
Battles/warsGulf War

Sean Patrick Sullivan (born November 30, 1958) is an American lawyer, politician, a retired submarine commander and was commanding officer of the Naval Submarine Base New London. He was the Republican candidate for the United States Congress in Connecticut's 2nd congressional district in 2008.