Background
Murphy, John Joseph was born on November 24, 1931 in Olean, New York, United States. Son of John Joseph and Mary Murphy.
Murphy, John Joseph was born on November 24, 1931 in Olean, New York, United States. Son of John Joseph and Mary Murphy.
Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1952. Master of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University, 1981.
Engineer Clark division, Dresser Industries, Olean, 1952-1967;
general manager roots blower division, Dresser Industries, Connersville, Indiana, 1967-1969;
president crane, hoist and tower division, Dresser Industries, Muskegon, Michigan, 1969-1970;
president machinery group, Dresser Industries, Houston, 1970-1975;
senior vice president operations, Dresser Industries, Dallas, 1980;
executive vice president, Dresser Industries, Dallas, 1982;
president, Dresser Industries, Dallas, 1982-1992;
Chief Executive Officer, Dresser Industries, Dallas, 1983-1996;
Chairman of the Board, Dresser Industries, Dallas, 1983-1996;
managing director, SMG Management Limited liability company, Dallas, since 1996. Board directors Pepsi Cola, Inc., Kerr-McGee Corporation, W.R. Grace & Company, CARBO Ceramics, Inc. Member Business Council.
Director Shaw Industries Ltd.
With United States Army, 1954-1956.
Married Louise John; children: Kathleen A. Murphy Bell, Karen L. Murphy Rochelli, Patricia L. Murphy Smith, Michael J.