Murraysmith Names Chris Rayasam New President and CEO

We are proud to announce the Murraysmith Board of Directors has named Chris Rayasam as President and Chief Executive Officer. Troy Bowers will continue in a leadership role as Executive Vice President of the firm.

 “Chris is going to help Murraysmith grow with a focus on employee development, clients, and the community – his experience in the industry and sincere passion for the business and the Murraysmith team makes him the perfect person for the job. He was a unanimous choice,” says Troy.

As the Chief Financial Officer at Murraysmith, Chris helped our firm grow, providing opportunities for our employees and expanding our capabilities, with recruitment and retention at an all-time high. His leadership in the company over the last year helped define a strategic plan with goals that are achievable and focused on our people, our clients, and our communities. Chris will continue to put emphasis on the overall strategy of the firm, recruiting and retaining top talent, improving communications and transparency, and maintaining and growing the financial health of the firm.

 “I’m incredibly honored to be President and CEO of Murraysmith,” says Chris. “Murraysmith is an exciting place to be right now. We have top talent in the industry. I look forward to channeling the energy and dedication that Hal and Phil created in 1980, and what our people have sustained and built on over the last 37 years to be the best in the industry. We will continue to bring the best people into our company, provide above and beyond service to our clients, and expand our toolbox to help our communities prosper.”

Troy will continue to do what he loves – develop and build on long-lasting relationships, with clients and with the Murraysmith team.

 “I’m very happy to pass the torch to Chris, and for the future of Murraysmith. I’m especially excited about our continued focus on the expansion of our capabilities, and personally being able to spend more time with our clients,” Says Troy.