Brian F. Murphy

Brian F. Murphy is the Foundation’s vice president and chief financial officer. Prior to joining the Foundation, he served as senior vice president for finance and administration at Bennington College. During his time at the Vermont-based liberal arts college, he restructured its debt to obtain more favorable terms and to secure funding for a $25 million renovation of a historic building in the heart of campus. Brian also held the positions of chief financial officer and chief operating officer at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) during a period of high growth in enrollment and programs. Earlier in his career, Brian practiced as a CPA and consultant with KPMG. Brian earned his MBA at the University of Chicago and did his undergraduate studies at Florida State University, where he graduated summa cum laude.