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| Name | James Brien Wall |
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Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | [Link] |
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00, 1948
(76 years)
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| Contributor | hillman_pa |
| Last Modifed | Scott³
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| Info | Pledging to be a leader who produces results for Western Pennsylvania's families, Brien Wall is a Democratic candidate for the United States Congress from Pennsylvania's 18th district.
Brien is a lifelong resident of the Pittsburgh area. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood, attended South Hills Catholic High School, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1970.
Brien and his wife, Patricia, currently reside in Upper St. Clair where they raised their three children, Brien, Erin and Sean.
A veteran of the United States Army, Brien was drafted immediately after college during the Vietnam War and was selected to serve as a Military Policeman at the United States Military Academy at West Point where top-secret clearance was required.
Professionally, Brien has worked as a Certified Family Business Specialist for 23 years at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, where he has repeatedly been recognized as a national leader in his field.
In addition, Brien has served as a Democratic Committeeman for over 25 years, and has been involved in numerous civic and charitable organizations. A founding board member of Allegheny County Health Choice which oversees the disbursement of Medicaid funds in Allegheny County, Brien has worked with Easter Seals, the St. Francis Health Foundation, and served on the Parish Council of St. Louise de Marillac and St. Pius X Catholic Churches.
In 1996, Brien was awarded the St. Francis Health System's Courage to Come Back Award which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of individuals who overcome the challenges of addictions. Ten years earlier, Brien sought help for an alcohol problem at St. Francis Medical Center, and has been sober for 22 years.
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