MIKE MURPHY, CEO & FOUNDER

Our President Mike Murphy graduated from the University of South Florida in 1983, after which he began working for Texas Instruments handling both Engineering and Training in Houston, TX.

Mike then moved to Western Atlas International as a their Global Trainer for Downhole Tool manufacturing, test, and repair from 1988 – 1991, where he solidified his passion and excellence for training.

Pro Staff recruited Mike in 1991 as their Global Trainer/Technical Director. For the next 15 years Mike traveled the world developing specialized training curriculums and facilities to meet the clients’ high-tech manufacturing needs. During this time Mike developed relationships with many people in Oil & Gas, Telecom, Aerospace/Military, as well as multiple other industries where he established a well deserved reputation for excellence wherever he traveled.

In 2006 Mike’s superior at Pro Staff literally told him, “You’re the best in the world at this – you need to go start your own company.”

Mike took action, and MIL SPEC was created.