Background
Murphy, Kenneth T. was born on December 16, 1937 in Odonnel, Texas, United States. Son of Taft and Mary (Luker) Murphy.
Murphy, Kenneth T. was born on December 16, 1937 in Odonnel, Texas, United States. Son of Taft and Mary (Luker) Murphy.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Texas-El Paso, 1960.
Comptroller of currency, 1962-1968. Vice president First National Bank, Tulsa, 1968-1971, president Abilene, Texas, 1975-1981, president, chief executive officer, 1981-1984, chairman board, chief executive officer, since 1984. Chairman board, president, chief executive officer First Abilene Bankshares, Inc., since 1985.
Chairman United Way campaign, Abilene, 1974. Past board directors Fine Arts Museum, Abilene Philharmonic Association, Young Men’s Christian Association, Hendrick Medical Development Corporation, Hendrick Medical Center Foundation. Chairman West Texas Rehabilitation Center, Industrial Foundation, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, West Central Texas Municipal Water District, West Central Texas Oil and Gas Association.
Member Hardin-Simmons University Board Development. Past trustee Hendrick Home for Children. Board governors Southwest Golf Classic.
President Abilene Industrial Authority. Member Texas Bankers Association (treasurer 1981-1982, director 1978-1980, chairman-elect 1989), Texas Research League (director since 1982), American Bankers Association Clubs: Abilene Country (director), Fairway Oaks Golf and Racquet.
Married Linda Ann Johnson, May 26, 1963. Children: Kathryn, Kenneth T.