James Murphy

CEO @Willmeng Construction, Inc.

As CEO, heavily focuses on the business needs in a growth market, initiatives for diversity in service offerings, and developing teams for the future. By growing a team based on client needs and a highly driven mindset, directly built a team of over 200 employees who can convey a solid culture while possessing complementing skill sets. Key Responsibilities: Strategy: Setting the overall vision, planning and integrating the strategic direction of the organization as a whole for more than 20 years. This includes the development of a leadership team and geographic growth, contributing to overall firm growth. Hiring: Set the strategy and tone for hiring practices for the firm. Directly involved in interviewing every employee prior to hiring, resulting in a 97% retention rate. Financial: Plan, develop and direct the organization’s operational and fiscal function and performance of the firm. Culture: Heavily involved in the cultural and organizational health of the firm, including strategic cultural alignment and success. Results include Willmeng being named Best Place to Work 6 years in a row placing among the Top 5 in Arizona within two different company size rankings. Markets: Direct involvement in strategic market growth and expansion, resulting in significant diversification in market sectors and project sizes.