Biographies

BIOGRAPHIES

John C. Murphy, President

John C. Murphy is the President and founder of Murphy Acquisitions, Inc. John entered the aviation business in June, 1988 as a researcher with a major international aircraft sales organization based in the state of Texas. Through his performance and attrition within the company, John quickly became the Wholesale Purchasing Manager. During his tenure there his duties quickly evolved from cold calling owners looking for aircraft which were for sale, to making offers and negotiating purchases, to negotiating contracts, pre-purchase inspections and eventually sales. John earned his multi-instrument pilot rating, but later consciously gave up flying in order to concentrate on sales.

John Murphy founded Murphy Acquisitions in December 1999. Murphy Acquisitions, Inc. averages between 24 – 36 King Air transactions a year.

On a more personal note, John loves being married to his wife Lacy and they have been husband and wife since 1992. They are both blessed with a wonderful daughter. Commenting on his family John noted “I take the jobs of being a husband and father very seriously. I have just as much desire to excel at those responsibilities as I do in business. If I can’t be faithful and devoted to my family, how can a client trust me to be honest and true to them?”

John’s personal interests include spending time with his wife Lacy, learning and teaching Christian Apologetics, following University of Texas Longhorn sports, hiking and maintaining the close personal friendships he has developed over the years.

Marty Buchanan, Sales

Marty Buchanan has been working in the aviation industry since 1979. Many of those years Marty served as an A&P technician, supervising pre-purchase inspections and sales internationally.  In addition, he has served in the general and corporate aviation maintenance fields along with being an airline maintenance control supervisor.  Marty presently mans the position of sales and technical advisor assisting with any sales or maintenance related issues.

Marty currently resides in Georgetown, Texas with his wife Rose. He enjoys watching The University of Texas Longhorns sports, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family and friends.

Kelly Isbell, Administrative Assistant

Kelly has been involved in the aviation business for over 20 years.  She has been John’s administrative assistant for a majority of that time.  She is proud of this company and enjoys all aspects of her job.  She will be the friendly voice on the other end of the phone when you call.

Kelly is has been married to Bruce Isbell since 1979 and have four amazing sons, four beautiful “daughter-in-loves”, and incredibly blessed by eight perfect grandchildren!

She enjoys every minute with her grandkids as well as reading, doing crafts and sewing projects.