Christopher J. Murray
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
A compelling leader, communicator, and highly skilled decision-maker with a consistent record of improving operational performance, raising standards, managing high risk situations, and driving organizational change. Successful Safety Executive with expertise in Commercial Aviation and Space, Military Aviation, Oil and Gas, and Manufacturing.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO & Founder
Ground Truth Consulting, LLC
2017.08 - Current
- Deliver Safety, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Defense Marketing, and Subject Matter Expertise Consulting Services to private corporations, defense sector, prominent law firms and small businesses.
- Highly adept at assessing, diagnosing, and developing plans to strengthen leadership, Safety Management Systems, Risk Management processes and Organizational Culture.
Chief Safety Officer
Virgin Galactic
2021.02 - 2023.03
- Executive responsible for all Safety programs; Flight, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Systems Safety & Mission Assurance, and Occupational Safety and Health.
- After two weeks in position, led Safety team and was FAA Senior Safety Official for two commercial space launches, which included one where company's founder, Richard Branson, fulfilled dream of traveling to outer space.
- Trusted advisor to C-Suite and Board on every schedule and risk decision that was crucial to safe and successful operation of business.
Member, Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
NASA
2020.01 - 2021.08
- Appointed by NASA Administrator for a six-year term to this independent panel of Space, Engineering and Safety experts that was established by congress in 1968.
- Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel conducts review of all NASA's programs for Safety and Operational performance and delivers annual report to Congress.
Commander, Naval Safety Center
US Navy
2014.09 - 2017.10
- Navy's Chief Safety Officer responsible for strategic direction and oversight of safety matters/risk management for all aircraft, ships, submarines, special warfare, and off-duty issues for team of 325,000 people.
- Final reviewing authority and endorser for all Navy mishap investigations.
- Briefed Chief of Naval Operations and senior Flag Officers quarterly.
- Led team of over 350 people at Safety Center headquarters, Aviation Safety School, and Navy Occupational Health and Safety School. Served on NASA's standing mishap board.
Career Naval Aviator Officer and Aviator
US Navy
1984.07 - 2017.08
- Thirty-three-year career in Naval Aviation leading, evaluating, mentoring and training Naval Aviators for high-risk Aircraft Carrier operations at sea.
- Commanded three organizations: Naval Safety Center as Admiral, One of the Navy's Ten Carrier Air Wing's as a Captain (O-6), and F-14 Fighter Squadron as Commander. Headquarters tours in Department of Defense and Navy at Naval Air Systems Command, US Pacific Command, Naval Air Forces, Atlantic Fleet, Chief of Naval Operations, Office of Secretary of Defense,. and Joint Forces Command Naples (NATO).
Education
Graduate - Navy Strategic Thinking
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC03.2018
Graduate - Battlefields To Boardrooms
National Association of Corporate Directors
Washington, DC05.2017
Graduate - Military And Political Strategy
Royal College of Defense Studies
London, England08.2010
TOPGUN Graduate - Strike Fighter Tactics And Power Projection
Navy Fighter Weapons School
Miramar, California08.1988
MBA - Finance
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.1982
Bachelor of Science - Business And Political Science
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.1980
Skills
- Assessment
- Evaluation
- Safety Management Systems
- Risk and Controls
- Leadership Skills
- Process
- Procedures
- Lessons Learned program
- Continuous Improvement Cycle
- FAA Part 135 SMS Compliance
- Company Culture
- OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Chief Safety Officer
Virgin Galactic
2021.02 - 2023.03
Member, Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
NASA
2020.01 - 2021.08
CEO & Founder
Ground Truth Consulting, LLC
2017.08 - Current
Commander, Naval Safety Center
US Navy
2014.09 - 2017.10
Career Naval Aviator Officer and Aviator
US Navy
1984.07 - 2017.08
Graduate - Navy Strategic Thinking
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Graduate - Battlefields To Boardrooms
National Association of Corporate Directors
Graduate - Military And Political Strategy
Royal College of Defense Studies
TOPGUN Graduate - Strike Fighter Tactics And Power Projection
Navy Fighter Weapons School
MBA - Finance
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science - Business And Political Science
James Madison University
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