Full Name:
Joseph 'Joe' A. Sestak, Jr.
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Susan; 1 Child: Alexandra
Birth Date:
12/12/1951
Birth Place:
Secane, PA
Home City:
Alexander, VA
Religion:
Catholic
PhD, Political Economy/Government, Harvard University, 1984
MPA, Public Administration, Harvard University, 1980
BS, American Political Systems, United States Naval Academy, 1974
Candidate, United States Senate, Pennsylvania, 2016
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2007-2010
Candidate, United States Senate, 2010
Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
Former Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
Former Professor, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Former Director, Deep Blue
Former Director for Defense Policy, National Security Council
Deputy Chief, Naval Operations for Warfare Requirements and Programs, United States Navy
General Omar N. Bradley Chair in Strategic Leadership, United States Army War College/Dickinson College/Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law and School of International Affairs
3-Star Admiral, United States Navy, 1975-2006
No organizational membership information on file.
Awards:
Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, two Legion of Merit awards, two Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, three Navy Commendation Medals and the Navy Achievement Medal.
Favorite Musician:
Simon & Garfunkel
Favorite TV Shows:
The Colbert Report, C-SPAN, PCN