Joe O'Brien

Results-driven professional with extensive customer service expertise and proven leadership capabilities. Skilled in time management and delivering exceptional experiences that align with organizational objectives. Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement, thriving in high-pressure situations while mastering new skills. Strong communicator focused on fostering collaboration and contributing to team success.

• Experience Assistant Defensive Line Coach 1995 Boise State University
• Boise, ID Assistant Defensive Line Coach 1999
• Northern Arizona Flagstaff, AZ
• Defensive Line Coach 2000-2002 Montana State University Bozeman
• MSU Assistant Head Coach & Defensive Line Coach 2003 Montana State University Bozeman, MT
• Defensive Line Coach 2009 Central Valley Coyotes Fresno,CA
• Assistant Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator 2011 Wenatchee Valley Venom Arena Football Wenatchee,WA
• Head Coach 2013 Simms High School Simms, MT
• Associate Head Coach & Defensive Cordinator 2022-2024 Montana State University-Northern Havre, Montana
• Work Experience : Owner & Operator of Get the J.O’B Done Construction 2006-2024
• Branch Manager of Gulf Eagle Supply. 2024-Present

• First Team All-Big Sky Conference, Defensive Lineman
• Defensive Player of the Year, Big Sky Conference
• Consensus All American, Defensive Lineman
• Team Captain, BSU Football
• Most Inspirational Award, BSU Football
• Defensive Lineman & Defensive Player of the Year, BSU Football
• Team Captain, Santa Clara Football
• Defensive Lineman & Defensive Player of the Year, Santa Clara Football

• Defensive Line, San Jose Sabercats, AFL, 03/98, 09/98, San Jose, CA
• Defensive Line, New Orleans Saints, NFL, 02/97, 09/97, New Orleans, LA
• Defensive Line, Scottish Claymores, European League, 02/96, 06/96, Scotland
• Defensive Line, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, 05/95, 09/95, Minneapolis, MN
• Defensive Line, Boise State University, 1993, 1994, Boise, ID
• Defensive Line, Santa Clara University, 1990, 1992, Santa Clara, CA

• Coaching Accomplishments :
• 8-4 1st Round 1 AA National Championship Series 1999 Flagstaff, Arizona NAU Big Sky Champions/ 1st Round 1AA National Championship Series 2002 Bozeman, MT MSU Coached 3 1st Team All-Conference Defensive Lineman :
• Jon Montoya ,Nick Morasko,& John Taylor MSU Bobacats-Coached 2 All Americans: Jon Montoya & John Taylor
• MSU Coached 4th Round Draft Pick Detroit Lions (John Taylor)
• 2013- 8-1 regular season record 1-1 in the State playoffs Simms HS
• Coached 13 All- Conference players 3 All- State 1 Shrine Game participant 2013
• Simms HS Midseason Coach of the year in Montana 2013

Motivational Speaking

Mentorship for Youth & Young Adults

Football

Golfing

Fly Fishing

Baseball

Automotive-love for Classic Cars and Harley Davidson Motorcycles

Men's Leadership/Church/Security Team

Community Service Work

Loves Old School Sitcoms/Black& White TV shows (Andy Griffith)

Father of two kiddos (always active & encouraging in what they are pursuing! Biggest Fan!!!)

• Steve Herrig, Director of Great Falls Park and Rec., (406) 788-1381, (406) 771-1275, SHatchner@yahoo.com
• Lisa Hermansson, Head of CSCT for Giant Springs Elemt., (630) 862-4881, lisahermansson74@gmail.com
• Pastor Gary Hart, Victory Church, (406) 788-7830, gary@victorychurchgf.com
• Dr. Donnie Hager, GF Eye Clinic, (217) 855-2755, eyellini81@gmail.com
• Jaime Huestis, True North Athletic Therapy, (406) 750-4740, (Also worked along side with her at MSU 2002-athletic trainer, they have worked with lots of athletes together over the years.)
• Jeremiah Watt, Nurse Practitioner-East Slope family Practice & CMR/North MT Wrestling Coach, (406) 781-3323