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Sean Kearns

Sean Kearns

Director of Operations, Oasis Fire Protection

Age: 34

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas

Where you live: Houston,Texas

First Job: Working for

Dr EE Kearns,

my grandfather

What it taught me: It taught me to work hard for what I want. Working for my grandfather taught me a lot of the skills I use everyday at my job and to put the Houston St Patrick’s Day parade down the street every year.

Status: Married

Family: Wife, Janelle Kearns

Three things people would be surprised to know about me:

1. I broke my neck and made a full recovery

2. I’m a member of a rodeo cook off team

3. I enjoy to cook and love to learn new ways to grill.

Best advice you could give someone starting out: Ask all the questions you can, there are no stupid questions.

Sean Kearns was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He is the son of Mary Kearnsa and grandson of Doc and Jeannie Kearns. Sean has been married to his wife, Janelle since October 2010. The St Patrick’s Day parade was handed down to Sean from his grandfather.

Sean is the youngest and longest running parade chairman in Houston parade history. Sean’s first Houston St Patrick’s Day Parade was when he was six months old.

This year will be his 34th parade. Sean has been employed with Oasis Fire Protection for six years. He is very dedicated to his job and loves the challenges it has brought him.

He is diehard Houston Texans fan. Sean is a loving family man and a great friend to have. Sean hopes to one day pass down the tradition of the parade along to his children.

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