Lara Murphy

Lara Murphy started her first construction business in New Brunswick at 16, advertising by handing out flyers door-to-door. During her studies at Mount Allison University, she had the opportunity to run several additional businesses within the construction industry. Travelling internationally while playing soccer magnified her love of architecture, leading Murphy to form Fresco, a heritage restoration firm. After moving to Alberta, her entrepreneurial spirit again led her to launch her own construction company, All Seasons. In 2008, she co-founded Ryan Murphy Construction Inc. with business partner, Karen Ryan. It is Calgary’s only Commercial Construction firmed owned by two women. Since that time, RMC has grown to work with nation wide. With a diverse portfolio including Brands like the Sheraton Hotel, UNDRCARD Boxing Studio, Telus Spark, Ralph Lauren, Junction 9 Yoga, Village Ice Cream, Soul Cycle and The Vin Room. They have been recognized and featured by The Globe & Mail, PROFIT 500 (ranking #1 fastest growing YYC business in 2016), Canadian Business (Top 100), Chatelaine, Alberta Venture (Fast Growth 50) and MacLean’s Magazine. Ryan Murphy is proud to partner with several community initiatives including Calgary Reads, SAIT, Fast & Female, Accessible Housing, Scotia Bank Charity Marathon, YWCA and Beaker Head to name a few. Murphy currently functions as the Director of Business Development for Ryan Murphy Construction Inc., serves on The YWCA and REAP Calgary Board of Directors and several advisory committees.