J. Michael Murphey, AIA

Vice President

Education
Salutatorian, School of Architecture, University of Tennessee 1979

Professional Profile
After working in architectural firms in Knoxville, Tampa, Lakeland, and Fort Lauderdale, Mike founded the Design Group in Lakeland, Florida. In 1995, he merged his practice to form Wallis Murphey Boyington Architects, Inc. Mike’s concentration is commercial/industrial with over four million square feet of successfully completed projects.

Special Achievements
A daughter, a son and a 23 year marriage
Cultivation of exceptional group of employees working together to serve our clients

Hobbies
Kayaking, Running, Painting

Favorite Quote
“When I am working on a problem, I never think about beauty...but when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong." -R. Buckminster Fuller