ABOUT ME
Lifetime Yorktown Resident
I have been a resident of Yorktown my entire life. My wife, Marijo, and I raised our three daughters here and we are excited to remain here. Most of my extended family is still in Yorktown and we are witnessing the next generation of Murphys raise their children here as well. My engagement with the community is evidenced by my active membership in the Yorktown Elks Lodge for over 14 years, as a board member of the St Patrick’s Golf Outing for 20 years and as a founding member of Yorktown’s FamJam, where we have been raising money for local organizations. I've also engaged in volunteer experience in the larger community with the Northern Westchester Hospital Community Board, Friends of Jaclyn Foundation and Meals on Wheels.
Career Experience
As owner of Murphy’s Restaurant in Yorktown, which was open for over ten years, I am keenly aware of the challenges faced by small businesses in town. I had the opportunity to listen to the needs and the dreams of our community members, and to understand their opinions regarding town priorities and policies. Owning Murphy's gave me the opportunity to drive local community engagement through partnerships with organizations such as the Keon Center, which finds local employment for disabled young adults. Prior to my experience as a business owner, I started my career at ABC Cap Cities / Disney, where I held positions of increasing responsibility in technology support, eventually serving as Director of Executive Support, focused on support for the Disney C-Suite.