Denis Murphy

Background

About Denis Murphy

Denis Murphy, Founder and CEO of the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, graduated from the University of Albany in 1985 with a Master’s Degree in Marketing. Denis was captain of the 1985 ECAC Championship football team. After graduating from Albany, Denis worked on Wall Street for a number of years. Following his tenure on Wall Street, he became National Sales Manager for Vax Appliances, a Senior Account Manager for Philip Morris and then Regional Manager at Common Wealth Brands. In 2004 Denis’s young daughter, Jaclyn, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, and in 2005, the Murphy family started the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FOJ) to improve the quality of life for children with pediatric brain tumors through relationships with high school, college and professional athletic teams. Currently, Denis dedicates his time and efforts to his work as CEO of FOJ. Through his work with the foundation, Denis has become a staple in the Mid-Hudson Valley community, whether it be on the courts or the fields or the inside the classroom. Denis considers his family, Lynda, Jaclyn, and Taryn his greatest accomplishment, and plans to continue the growth of Friends of Jaclyn with their love and support. Lynda Murphy is currently the Business Teacher at John Jay High School, Jaclyn is recent graduate at Marist College and Taryn is starting her second semester at the University of Albany. The Murphy family currently resides in Hopewell Junction, NY.