Mr. Murray has over twenty years of experience in strategic planning and execution, sales management, branding, and operational excellence as well as international business and multiple channel strategies across a number of industries.
Prior to joining Alliance Management, Mr. Murray served as President of an insulation accessories distributor to the residential construction market, where he grew revenue by 38% and profits by 155%. The company was named the Manufacturer’s Alliance "2005 Manufacturer of the Year," making this the second organization Mr. Murray had led to this recognition (he received this same award in 2000).
During his twenty-plus year progression from financial accounting, through eight years of international business management in Europe and on to effective strategic execution of business plans, Steve has, in addition to many other accomplishments:
- Developed a manufacturing excellence program to improve quality and reduce costs;
- Implemented marketing and sales plans to attack the segments that afforded the greatest sales and profit opportunity; and,
- Provided effective turnaround leadership, with integrity, by focusing on business fundamentals.
Mr. Murray currently serves as a member of the Steering Committee for the Minnesota Manufacturer’s Alliance, is a member of the Upper Midwest Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association and the Association for Corporate Growth, and serves on various advisory boards. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and holds a B.A. in Accounting from the University of Minnesota, Duluth.
