Former Voc-Tech Superintendent  and a 1981 Voc-tech graduate, O’Brien was hired at Voc-Tech in 1985 and has served many roles, from electrical and math teacher to director of adult education and director of student activities. He has a Bachelor’s degree in math from UMass Dartmouth, a Master’s in occupational education from Fitchburg State College, and is chairman of the Old Rochester Regional High School Committee.