Mary Carroll Murphy, a renowned business owner and former Fortune 500 executive, hails from Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Originally from Western Massachusetts, Digital Equipment Corporation relocated her to Bedford, New Hampshire, in 1990 to market their innovative integrated office systems. Throughout her decades-long career, she has worked in various states and internationally, achieving significant acclaim in the information technology and financial services industries.
Currently, she leads a groundbreaking software company. She resides with her husband on substantial acreage in Francestown, New Hampshire, where they have built their "forever" home, Black Shoals, beside the picturesque Piscataquog River.
She serves as the CEO of Cost Cures, a company she established in 2024 based in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Cost Cures is dedicated to improving healthcare affordability through transparency in pricing for dental, medical, and vision care. The firm is currently developing an AI-driven database to help users find competitive pricing for various healthcare services, integrating telemedicine and concierge services accessible via its website and a dedicated app.
In 2022, she and her husband launched Black Shoals Farm, a non-GMO, chemical-free farm in Francestown focusing on sustainable agriculture, producing fruits, vegetables, edible flowers, and herbs.
Her notable financial career began in 2011 when she was selected as the first Charles Schwab Independent Branch franchisee in the nation, growing her franchise to manage nearly $1 billion in assets by early 2022. Her innovative approach was recognized with the Charles Schwab Champion Award.
Her professional journey started in 1979 at Eversource in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She swiftly advanced in the technology sector, securing essential positions in companies such as IBM and Lotus Development Corporation, eventually leading global projects in Europe. After pausing her career in 2001 to care for her parents, she pursued a Master's degree and transitioned into teaching before returning to finance as an advisor with UBS and MassMutual.
She graduated from Bridgewater State College with a degree in communications, arts, and sciences and later from Rivier University with a Master's in Education. Her academic achievements have significantly shaped her career, leading to various teaching and advising roles.
Her career has been adorned with numerous awards, including the DEC 100 and the Electronic Mail Association Leadership Award. Additionally, her work has been recognized with the UBS Leaders Circle Awards and New Hampshire Business Review's Business Excellence Award in Finance.
Beyond her professional endeavors, she is deeply committed to philanthropy, supporting various local organizations and charities. She is actively involved in community service through her long-standing membership in the Bedford Lions Club and other local women's clubs.
