Bio

Dennis’ career spans over twenty-five years, including positions in corporate development and planning, consulting, business valuations, economic analysis and auditing. Dennis joined Peninsula Capital Partners in 2008 and heads the firm’s portfolio management, financial reporting and regulatory compliance activities. He serves as Peninsula’s Chief Compliance Officer and represents Peninsula’s Funds on a number of portfolio company boards. Prior to joining Peninsula Capital Partners, Mr. Murphy managed the activities of a corporate investment firm focused on transactions in the marketing and hospitality industries, and was engaged in all aspects of the investment process and portfolio management. Before that, Mr. Murphy was a financial and valuation consultant providing forensic accounting and litigation support to privately held companies. Prior to that, he spent several years in the corporate development group of Ford Motor Company where he was responsible for merger, acquisition, divestiture, joint venture and carve-out transactions. He also served as a board member or advisor to several portfolio companies of Ford. Dennis started his career on the audit staff of Deloitte & Touche.