Cathy Murphy

Cathy Murphy is the President and co-founder of Habitat America, LLC. As the President, Cathy leads the entire Habitat America team toward the established company goals. She works closely with third-party property owners and their representatives to ensure that the financial and operating goals set for their properties within the Habitat America portfolio are achieved. Cathy oversees the entire portfolio that currently includes over 10,000 units in more than 100 apartment communities throughout the Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. She plays a significant consulting role in the development and rehabilitation of communities for third-party owners by providing marketing and management guidance in the planning stages of projects. She carefully monitors the company’s adherence to annual business plans, approves operating budgets and is instrumental in the continuing growth of Habitat America throughout the Mid-Atlantic States.

Cathy has been with the company since its beginning in 1988 and credits the company’s success to the establishment of a strong team. She has worked in the property management industry for over 35 years and attended college at the University of Maryland in College Park. Her favorite vacation destination is South Africa.