Timothy R. Murphy

Secretary, Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Mr. Murphy was sworn in as Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services on July 14, 2005. In this capacity, he oversees the delivery of programs and services of 17 agencies to over one million of the state’s most needy citizens. Prior to joining EOHHS, he was Governor Romney’s Director of Policy where he most recently focused on the Governor’s healthcare, job stimulus and transportation agendas. Earlier, Mr. Murphy was the Director of Capital with the Executive Office for Administration and Finance, where he advised the Governor and the Secretary on the Commonwealth’s capital investment programs and debt policies.

Prior to joining the Romney Administration, Secretary Murphy was a Vice President in the Investment Banking Division of J.P. Morgan in New York City, advising and raising capital for both corporations and non-for-profit institutions. He has structured and executed security offerings for healthcare providers, provided buy-side analysis for hospital management companies, and has authored equity research reports on healthcare companies.

Secretary Murphy also served as legislative aide and budget analyst for the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means under the chairmanship of Senator Patricia McGovern.

He holds a BA from Merrimack College and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University.