Bernie Murphy
Executive Vice President
Bernie Murphy has more than 17 years of financial and operational experience, including executive management positions with several technology companies and a Big 5 accounting firm.
Mr. Murphy was most recently the Chief Financial Officer of an Internet based corporate training company, where he managed all corporate functions, including finance, human resources, legal and administration. Mr. Murphy successfully secured more than $1 million of debt financing and reduced the Company’s burn rate in half. Mr. Murphy previously held senior finance positions with public and private companies and lead the equity and debt financings of more than $290 million, including the initial public offering of a software company. Mr. Murphy was responsible for all accounting and finance activities of a $200 million public company, including the merger and acquisition of more than 20 companies, closure of non performing operations and the spin-off of a division.
Mr. Murphy was also an experienced manager in the business advisory practice of a Big 5 accounting firm, primarily working with technology, distribution and manufacturing companies. He managed engagements for private and public companies, including several initial public offerings.
Mr. Murphy is a graduate of the University of San Francisco and is a Certified Public Accountant.