Robert Murphy, 84
Company Japs-Olson Company
Title Chairman
Parish St. Olaf, Minneapolis
Spouse Judy
Children Patrick, Kathleen, Marjorie, Monica, Bridget, Michael; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Volunteer activities Fundraising and promotional materials
What does leading with faith mean to you?
Leading with faith to me means applying the faith I have been raised with to the decisions I have to make. I believe in absolute honesty and forthrightness in my dealings with others.
Another hallmark of that faith is the virtue of honesty in dealing with those I come in contact with.
Who or what has most inspired you to bring your faith to the marketplace?
An inspiration to me was a homily delivered by Msgr. Francis Fleming many years ago, stressing the importance of faith in the marketplace. We felt the subject so important that we persuaded him to present it to our board of directors, where it received many accolades.
What achievement at work are you most proud of?
Our company is 109 years old. I’m proud of the growth we have been blessed with, which allows us to create jobs. I’m proud of our workplace, which is safe, healthy and comfortable. We try to be a good neighbor and an asset to our community.
