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<a href="https://footprintsfloors.com/about/team?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=footprints-floors-new-vice-president-of-operations-is-focused-on-innovative-growth-and-modernization-2726794" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Taylor Murphy</a>, the newly appointed vice president of operations at&nbsp;<a href="https://footprintsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=footprints-floors-new-vice-president-of-operations-is-focused-on-innovative-growth-and-modernization-2726794" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Footprints Floors</a>, brings a wealth of experience and a track record of excellence to his role. With an extensive background in accounting and operations, Murphy's journey is a testament to his dedication and expertise.<h3>Educational Foundation and Early Career</h3>Murphy credits his academic foundation for setting the stage for his professional career. “I graduated from the University of Denver in 2018 with an undergraduate degree in accounting and my Master of Accountancy,” he said, “which kicked off my career in the public accounting space.”&nbsp;After graduating, Murphy went to work at&nbsp;<a href="https://kpmg.com/xx/en/home.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=footprints-floors-new-vice-president-of-operations-is-focused-on-innovative-growth-and-modernization-2726794" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">KPMG</a>, where he honed his skills in external audits. “I worked mostly in the financial services space my first year, and then transitioned to the fintech space,” he said. His work included comprehensive business process audits and financial statement audits, which provided him with a robust understanding of various business operations.After three and a half years at KPMG, Murphy transitioned to the advisory practice within the same firm, working with the technical accounting group. This role was a brief-yet-valuable experience, which paved the way for his next move to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.armanino.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=footprints-floors-new-vice-president-of-operations-is-focused-on-innovative-growth-and-modernization-2726794" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Armanino</a>, a top 25 accounting firm. At Armanino, Murphy immersed himself in the digital asset practice, serving clients in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.&nbsp;Murphy's career took a significant turn when he joined&nbsp;<a href="http://strike.me/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=footprints-floors-new-vice-president-of-operations-is-focused-on-innovative-growth-and-modernization-2726794" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Strike</a>, a startup in the Bitcoin payments landscape, where he played a crucial role in scaling the back office as the business grew. His next venture was with&nbsp;<a href="https://applieddigital.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=footprints-floors-new-vice-president-of-operations-is-focused-on-innovative-growth-and-modernization-2726794" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Applied Digital</a>, a company focused on building and operating high-performance compute data centers for AI companies. “I worked with their corporate accounting team and helped scale their back office from the accounting and finance perspective,” he said.<h3>Joining Footprints Floors</h3>Murphy's journey to&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/footprintsfloors/info">Footprints Floors</a> began with his personal connection to CEO and founder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-park-50b38987/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=footprints-floors-new-vice-president-of-operations-is-focused-on-innovative-growth-and-modernization-2726794" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bryan Park</a>. “I've known him personally, and he reached out to me with the job offer,” Murphy said. “What drew me here, really, was Bryan's leadership and the unique culture he's built.”As vice president of operations, Murphy's role is both broad and vital. He collaborates closely with other leadership members, including the Director of Communications and the Director of Operations. “We did a little bit of restructuring on the corporate side when I started,” Murphy said. “I work hand-in-hand with two existing leadership members, and we execute on Bryan's vision.”Murphy's responsibilities encompass refining existing processes, supporting the Managed Services and Franchise Support teams, and executing new initiatives. His goal is to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and support franchisees to succeed. “We handle all of our external communications, social media and marketing,” he said. “Our initiatives as far as investment in technology and new relationships all fall under our realm of operations.”<h3>Looking Ahead</h3>Murphy is focused on investing in technology to enhance operations at Footprints Floors. His efforts include improving data architecture, integrating systems and ensuring seamless communication between various tools and platforms. “We are working on bringing all the systems that Footprints has and getting them to start talking to each other, making everything more efficient,” he said. By modernizing the home services business, Murphy aims to set Footprints Floors apart in the industry, providing franchisees with the best tools and resources to succeed.Murphy’s journey to becoming the vice president of operations at Footprints Floors is marked by a series of strategic moves and valuable experiences. His commitment to excellence, coupled with his innovative approach, positions him as a key leader in driving the company’s success. With Murphy at the helm of operations, Footprints Floors is poised for continued growth and innovation in the home services industry.ABOUT FOOTPRINTS FLOORSUpon his return to Littleton, Colorado, after serving in the U.S. Air Force, Bryan Park noticed that Denver’s flooring industry lacked a higher level of customer service and sophistication. So, in 2008, he founded Footprints Floors, which today specializes in installing hardwood floors, tile floors, backsplashes and laminates. With more than 150 territories, Footprints Floors offers franchisees a robust support system, including a call center, flexible hours for work-life balance and a low cost of entry with outstanding economics. For more information about the Franchise Times Top 500 brand, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://footprintsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=footprints-floors-new-vice-president-of-operations-is-focused-on-innovative-growth-and-modernization-2726794" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://footprintsfranchise.com/</a>.

Taylor Murphy Joins Footprints Floors as VP of Operations

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Taylor Murphy is leveraging his financial expertise and project management skills to navigate the challenges of the flooring industry and drive operational efficiency and growth.

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