Background
Murphy, James F. was born on April 26, 1933 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Son of James H. Murphy and Estelle McPharlin.
Murphy, James F. was born on April 26, 1933 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Son of James H. Murphy and Estelle McPharlin.
Various positions with sales and marketing, Hiram Walker Inc., Detroit, 1953-1978; president, Washington Taylor & Company, Miami, Florida, 1978-1983; executive vice president, Hiram Walker & Sons Inc., Detroit, 1983-1987; president, Hiram Walker & Sons Inc., Detroit, 1987-1988; executive vice president, chairman, Hiram Walker-Allied Vintners Inc., Detroit, 1988-1993; retired, The Hiram Walker Group (North America), 1993. Chairman Hiram Walker-Allied Vintners Ltd., Canada, Windsor, 1988-1992. Board directors Laird & Company, New Jersey, Corby Distilleries, Ltd., MOntreal, Domecq &County, New York.
Trustee Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Sky Ranch Foundation, South Dakota. Board directors Century Council, 1991. Member Orchard Lake (Michigan) Country Club.
Married Marion Blanche Bechard, May 8, 1954. Children: Mary, Cathy, Vicki, Jim, Chris.