Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Regina Murray is founder and managing director of Murray Holdings. A hands on investor in businesses with private ownership. She has built an extensive portfolio within differing business sectors by linking seemingly different operations with synergistic operational opportunities. She connects the dots. A strong and robust background in federal contracting with many U.S. agencies including the DOD, DOE, DHS. Understanding how to leverage the expertise and assets required to deliver services and results in the international market the the family office expanded. Implementing her strategic plan by partnering with high growth retail operational companies her family office has investments and/or equity in food production, franchise management, entertainment venues and diverse real estate projects both domestically and internationally.
Directing private equity investments for diverse developments. Investments include real estate projects from the United Arab Emirate's Expo 2020 to rural USA multifamily. Supports development of start ups and turn arounds. Pursues new market opportunities. Crafts partnerships and financial structures for growth of businesses. Equity participation on successful endeavors. Participates in U.S. federal and commercial opportunities. A passion for bridging opportunities to and for all stakeholders.
Heavily involved with th execution and development of a long range plan to attract the heavily demanded premium hamburger brand, Five Guys, to the GCC region. Developed and oversaw the long range planning including strcturing of partners, supply chain, real estate and such to meet the high requirements for franchise operations established by Five Guys.
Master Franchisee for IHop Restuarants for Pakistan.
WonderWorks is an interactive attraction combining education with entertainment that is fun for all ages. An amusement park for the mind. A visually stunning attraction with an "upside" down physical presence. Multiple locations.
Nucsafe is focused on nuclear security markets including border, port security, mobile and aerial monitoring and specialized portable applications. Instrumental in obtaining U.S. federal funding for research and development purposes. Sell to U.S. agencies and exports to Europe, Middle East and Asia.