Patrick Murphy, chief investment officer of Coastal Construction Group, founder and CEO of contech startup Togal.AI and former congressman, has been appointed by President Joe Biden to sit on a White House advisory committee overseeing international trade.
"I am honored to serve on the President's Export Council and be a voice for the construction industry," said Patrick Murphy. "As someone who has always been passionate about economic growth and job creation, I am excited to have the opportunity to work with this talented group of individuals to promote American exports and help create new opportunities for businesses and workers across the country."
The President’s Export Council advises Biden with direct feedback on how U.S. trade policies affect business sectors. The 25-member board features top leaders from labor, real estate, national security, law, and Fortune 200 companies. Murphy will serve alongside the heads of Citigroup, United Airlines, CVS, FedEx and 3M to name a few.
“Trade is one of the biggest factors affecting the price and quality of construction across the nation,” Murphy added. “It’s critical that we work together to come up with policies that make sense to position the construction industry for success.”
Elected to Congress in 2012, Murphy was one of the first millennials to serve in the U.S. House, representing Palm Beach and Treasure Coast. He served on the House Select Committee on Intelligence and the Financial Services Committee. During that time, he secured nearly $2 billion for restoration of the Everglades, introduced the SAVE Act aimed at eliminating billions in wasteful government spending, and passing legislation reforming the national flood insurance market.
He said his goal is to reinvigorate American exports and promote trade policies to support economic growth.
"I am confident that with Patrick’s leadership and expertise, the President's Export Council will be well-positioned to help promote American exports and support job creation through trade," said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
