Purcell Murray Co., Inc.

Joe has worked his entire career in Southern California. Earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from CSULB. Growing up in the Inglewood/Los Angeles area, Joe started his career in the building industry selling kitchen appliances in 1978 to the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County markets. His background covers all facets of the New Construction Industry, starting with selling Regional and National Single Family Home Builders, Property Management Companies, Custom Home Builders and Remodeling Contractors.

Joe’s long time experience and knowledge of the appliance industry offers a great deal of insight to the overall perception of products and brands in relation to current market trend analysis. Current responsibilities covering the Southern California markets allows the promotion of the distinctive brand offering of Purcell Murray to builders wanting to differentiate regardless of project budget, size or type. Joe is a long time member and volunteer to the Building Industry Association’s Chapters throughout Southern California. One of Joe’s favorite sayings is, “Keep striving — if you feel like you are coasting along, be careful, you may be going down hill.”

Laura started her career in the building industry selling kitchen appliances in 2002. She graduated from CSULB with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Laura has been heavily involved in the Home Building Association volunteering her time with Home Aid and councils. She brings great expertise in high density, single family and podium projects.

Laura has worked closely with Designers, Architects, General Contractors as well as medium to large scale Developers. Her knowledge of Purcell Murray brands and the building industry offers builders insight to the current trends and design. Laura has a passion for the building industry and commitment to providing excellent customer service. Laura believes the trend in the market place today is smaller square footage green homes with more energy efficient products such as appliances, tankless water heaters and solar energy systems.

Don began his career in appliances at the Whirpool NCAL branch in Santa Clara, CA. initially working in the warehouse. After two years with Whirlpool he established and operated an appliance installation company for four years contracting with major appliance companies and home developers in Northern California.

In 1984 Whirlpool recruited Don to the position of Builder Territory Manager for the San Francisco Bay Area region. In 1989 after seven successful years with Whirpool Don accepted a position with the Purcell Murray Company to establish a new channel of business for the company of sales to major home developers throughout California.

Don has been an involved member of the Building Industry Association throughout his career as Chairperson of the NCAL PASS Committee for three terms, member of the Regional Board of Directors of the HBANC, active member of the Sales & Marketing Council and Associate Council committee. In 2003 Don was named Associate of the Year by the Home Building Industry of Northern California. He believes the trend in the market for suppliers of products to the building industry is for innovative ideas and premium products at reasonable prices to attract prospective homebuyers.

Kevin has worn a variety of hats during his tenure at Purcell Murray. He started working for the company part-time throughout high school and college in various capacities.

After graduating from the University of San Diego with a BA in Communications and Business, Kevin took a position as National Training Manager at ReplayTV, a start-up in Silicon Valley, before returning to Purcell Murray in 2001, as Territory Manager. In 2004 he was promoted to Director of Marketing.

Since that time, Kevin has utilized his background in communications along with his passion for integrated marketing to build Purcell Murray's industry influence. His unique background and extensive experience with the company have allowed him to take its marketing to a new level.