Everyone brings the sum of their life experiences to the table. The breadth and depth of Coach Murph’s professional career and personal path, combined with his open mind and curious nature, make him a seasoned and insightful observer.

Professional Experience:

• In 2015, he crossed paths with Heath Shuler, former Member of Congress, entrepreneur, and star quarterback. Today, he and Heath are close friends and business partners, leading Integrated Strategy Group, a bi-partisan strategic consulting firm serving C-Suite clients across a broad spectrum of industries.
• In 1997, he was one of six people who started a DC-based public affairs firm that grew to over 150 employees, serving some of the country’s most prestigious corporate brands. As President and Managing Partner, he dealt with the full spectrum of workplace challenges. Talent management, compensation strategy, HR compliance policies, legal issues, strategic planning, brand management, and financial reporting – these were all in his leadership portfolio.
• His early career focused on politics, and he has over 70 campaigns under his belt. This extensive experience taught him how to connect with a diversity of individuals and cultures, and collaborate effectively in a wide array of work environments.
• He gained inside perspective on Capitol Hill as the Executive Assistant to a United States Senator, overseeing scheduling, three in-state constituent offices, and political and community outreach.

• He was born in Providence, RI as the oldest of nine children.
• His high school years were spent at Portsmouth Abbey School in RI, where the Benedictine monks taught him how to learn, communicate and live a disciplined life.
• A graduate of Harvard College in 1978, he majored in Economics.
• His personal interests include time at his WV cabin, meditation, cooking, eastern philosophies, and long walks with Charlie – his Cavalier King Charles.