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For the last 27 years, Mr. Crispin has provided leadership in the Technology and Business Management fields. Industries include Defense, Education, Telecommunications and IT. His responsibilities ranged from Strategic Planning to Implementation and Operations. His Company has harnessed that experience and skills to help companies plan and execute strategy, divestment, and mergers and acquisitions.
Graham received his Batchelor of Engineering Degree in Communications/Electronics from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 1982 (equivalent to a BSEE with double major in Telecommunications and Electronics). He was awarded the Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Adelaide in 1992 with a focus on International Business and Technology.
In the early 1980’s as a military officer he was a key person in the Australian Air Force’s procurement of Air Traffic Control Radars. He coordinated the in-service logistics planning and undertook the associated project planning. Other roles within the Australian Air Force included secure communications testing, aircraft operational maintenance, and aerospace engineering.
In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s as a senior project engineer with the Australian Defense Science Organization he coordinated the business aspects of a Research Division for financial and program planning as well as intellectual property management. Additionally, he managed systems projects at the cutting edge of Over-the-Horizon Radar.
Later, he led the entrepreneurial development of a program of innovative business-relevant post graduate courses for the Telecommunications and IT community combining the resources of industry and universities to achieve flexible delivery combining; videoconferencing, print and internet delivery modes. These efficient delivery mechanisms proved effective in enhancing technical and engineering staff capabilities within the workplace to achieve measurable business objectives.
Mr. Crispin now assists business owners achieve wealth through strategic planning and execution of business divestment, and acquisitions. His role with Murphy Business and Finance provides business owners; the opportunity to control their life and wealth, reduce uncertainty and personally capitalize on Business, Acquisitions and Sales opportunities. Likewise buyers are provided with opportunities tailored to their personal and financial objectives.
With a local network of professionals, accountants, attorneys, business and personal investment advisors, and exclusive Nationwide and International resources the complex issues of protecting and expanding business wealth are expertly addressed.
Mr. Crispin has also served as Vice-Chairman on the Information Industries Training Advisory Board of the State of South Australia.
He moved from Australia in October 1997, became a citizen of the United States in November 2005 and since was a He is a Board Member and founding member of the Carolinas Virginia Business Brokers’ Association (CVBBA), Committee Member of the Capital City Club and Cardinal Club Business Alliance, member of the Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. He has served as Lieutenant Governor of Carolinas Kiwanis Division 28, a Board Member and Finance Committee member for the Carolinas Kiwanis District, President of Cary Kiwanis and Vice Chairman of its Education Trust and Distinguished former President of Cary Toastmasters.
Graham is a regular presenter on business transition topics to professional organizations such as the CPA Law Forum. His forthcoming book on Exit Strategy Planning recognizes the dynamics of wealth creation and the conflicting perspectives of the owner as an individual and entrepreneur.