B. M. Performance–Ohio Wesleyan. Patrick J. Murphy became interested in pipe organ construction as a high school student studying the organ. Throughout this period and during college breaks, he performed tuning and service work in and around the Philadelphia area. In 1978, he was the first recipient of the Organ Historical Society’s E. Power Biggs Fellowship.

After graduation from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1983 and further apprenticeships with several firms in the Middle Atlantic States, he founded his own company, Patrick J. Murphy & Associates, Incorporated Organbuilder, in 1987. Various organist appointments have contributed to a pragmatic understanding of the needs of both the musician and instrument alike. Today his work involves design and construction of new organs, restoration of existing organs, and contracted tuning and service throughout the Delaware Valley.

Patrick is a member of the Organ Historical Society, The American Institute of Organbuilders, and the American Guild of Organists. In addition to his wife and family, he is involved with steam railroads and historical items relative to the pipe organ.

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When Matt joined PJM & Associates, he brought with him a wealth of experience from a decade involving contracting and home construction. Matt is a mechanical action and pipe repair specialist, having performed his skills on a number of restoration projects. His experience and expertise can be found on the reconstruction of historical bellows, new chest construction and fine casework finishing. His understanding and appreciation of the instrument make him effective with all on-site installations, solving logistics and any alternative problems that may arise. Matt also keeps the day-to-day shop production moving on schedule. Matt is a member of the The American Institute of Organbuilders.

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B. S. Mechanical Engineering–Drexel University. Jack has a wealth of knowledge and experience in many related fields. He is a registered Professional Engineer, Land Surveyor and also a superb cabinetmaker. His engineering skills, in-house designs and general understanding of the instrument are most useful when problem-solving difficult mechanical situations. His hobbies include reed organs, player pianos, and pipe organs.

Jack is a member of the Organ Historical Society and The Music Box Society.

Chris joined PJM in 2002 and comes to us by way of Great Britain, where he had 23 years’ experience working for such notable firms as Nicholson & Co., Ltd., and Hill, Norman & Beard. Chris is a huge asset to the company and he is well-trained in all types of action, and is very adept at troubleshooting.

Chris currently resides in Pottstown, PA. His hobbies and interests include electronics and computers. He finds interest in nearly every musical instrument and its construction. Chris and his wife also enjoy travel.

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Mihaly is a native of Hungary where he graduated from the Organ Builder School of Franz Liszt Musical Art Institute of Instrument Making in Budapest. He apprenticed under former Rieger/Kloss Orgelbau in Budapest (now Aquincum, Inc.). Before coming to the United States, he worked for builders in Hungary and Canada. His extensive experience in windchest and wooden pipe construction make him a valuable member of our woodworking staff.

Mihaly and his wife, Hajnal, have two children, Ervin and Henrietta.

B. S. Physics–Lebanon Valley College. Matt has effectively used his background in electronics and as an experienced organist. Matt assists with servicing, releathering and wiring duties, as well as pipework repair, console rebuilding and all-around organ work. His organist abilities and involvement with his church activities are strong assets to our team.

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Kitty oversees and organizes all internal and client accounts. Her experience as a full charge bookkeeper and office manager has allowed us to fully computerize all accounts and databases, thereby allowing for efficient and smooth tracking of all work. In addition to her regular accounting duties, she also updates our client information database and notifies clients of our scheduled tuning and service. Kitty is also the first person who greets you on the phone when you call.

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Ray has associate degrees in Computer Science and Electronics and is a certified project manager. He was hired in June 2006 and works for PJM as an electronics technician working on new and restored instruments.

Ray has been playing the electric bass for 38 years. He has two children, a 19 year old son and a 21 year old daughter.

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Joe began working for PJM in October 2007. Prior to that, Joe worked as a cabinetmaker at cabinet shops and an architectural millwork company. For PJM, Joe builds new casework and also provides installation assistance.

His hobbies include cabinet making and WWII reenactments, which he attends with his 1942 military ambulance.

Mark began work for PJM in 2006. He is a versatile woodworker who can construct new consoles and windchests.

Mark is an Aikido, a Japanese martial art, trainer and has a motorcycle, that he now uses more for transportation than recreation. Mark is married and has a son.

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