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Name: Sean M. Reilly
Birthdate: March 14, 1968
Title: State director
Company: Office of U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, Philadelphia
Type of company: Government
Hometown/birthplace: Philadelphia
Current residence: West Chester
Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, University of Notre Dame; juris doctor, Widener University School of Law; master's degree in government administration, University of Pennsylvania
LEADERSHIP
Achieving early success: The way my parents raised me. I am the product of a bluecollar union father and a mother who was a teacher, and they instilled grounded values in me.
Turning point/defining moment in your career: I had worked in public service in the past, and had always been politically active. When Sen. Santorurn offered me this position, I felt I had found a true home in terms of what I wanted to do. I found in Sen. Santorum a man and a (public servant) with whom I share so many values and ideals. So helping to promulgate his vision was an honor.
Motivating colleagues: I believe in letting people succeed or fail on their own, as long as you are there to pick them up in negative times and reward them...