“Understanding and leveraging the DNA of an organization is critical to building a path for success. Kleinfelder has an impressive history of focusing on client success as the core of our being and using client opportunities to create development and growth opportunities for our people and our business. This model positions the organization to do great things in the coming years. I am excited about what the future holds for our clients, our people, and our business, and I am very pleased to be part of the team building that future.”

As COO, Murphy maintains focus on key areas of the business such as mergers and acquisitive (M&A) activities and operations, as well as providing financial guidance. Murphy continues to serve on Kleinfelder’s Board of Directors. He has more than 25 years of operating and financial management experience with the domestic and international operations of major engineering firms. Prior to Kleinfelder, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer for the Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA) division of WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff. He has also served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Parsons Brinckerhoff, Chief Executive Officer of the Irving Transportation Group and Executive Vice President and Finance Director for the E&C Division of Kvaerner ASA in London.