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Murray Resources Timeline
Jan 1988
With a $2,000 loan, Marsha Murray starts the company under its original name—Memorial City Personnel.
Jan 1990
Murray Resources places its first job candidate at a public energy company. The company remains as one of Murray Resources' clients.
Feb 1995
Murray Resources hires its first employee.
March 1998
The company begins using candidate and job assessment tools as part of its recruiting process.
June 1999
Murray Resources moves into its current offices in Memorial City.
Aug 2000
Memorial City Personnel changes its name to Murray Resources.
Sept 2005
Murray Resources receives the Economic Development Star Award for contributions to the growth and vitality of West Houston
June 2007
Named #1 Fastest Growing Woman-Owned Business in the Personnel Industry Category by Houston Business Journal.
May 2008
The company is recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by the Houston Business Journal
March 2011
Murray Resources announces company rebranding.
May 2012
The company launches "Career Guider" workshops for job seekers.
June 2012
Murray Resources launches "Hot Topic in HR" seminar series for HR executives and business leaders.
Feb 2013
Murray Resources earns a spot on the Inc. 500 / 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America.
April 2013
Marsha Murray wins Bronze Stevie Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year.
Oct 2013
Murray Resources opens satellite offices in The Woodlands, Galleria, Downtown, Pearland, and Sugar Land.
May 2014
Marsha Murray named to the Houston Business Journal's list of Who's Who in Energy for third consecutive year.
Dec 2014
Murray Resources named two-time winner of Economic Development Star Award for contributions to the growth and vitality of West Houston.
March 2015
Company opens satellite offices in Dallas and Austin markets.
June 2015
Murray Resources acquires the assets of Kingwood Personnel, marking the company's first acquisition.
July 2016
Murray Resources recognized as one of the world's fastest growing UH Cougar-owned businesses.
Oct 2017
Marsha Murray honored as one of Houston Business Journal's 'Women Who Mean Business'.
March 2018
Murray Resources Named 'Best Staffing Firm to Work For' by Staffing Industry Analysts
April 2018
Company opens satellite office in Pheonix, AZ market.
Aug 2018
Murray Resources Named the Fastest Growing Recruiting Firm in Texas.
Sept 2018
Company opens satellite office in New Orleans, LA market.
Jan 2019
Murray Resources launches My One Life Podcast focused on helping candidates land their dream job.
Aug 2019
Murray Resources named to Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for 6th time.
Feb 2020
Murray Resources recognized by TrustPilot as the #1 Rated Recruiting Firm in the U.S.
May 2022
Murray Resources named to Forbes lists of 'Best Executive Recruiting Firms' and 'Best Professional Recruiting Firms'.
Nov 2022
Murray Resources is awarded the #1 Best Place to Work in Houston by the Houston Business Journal.
Jan 2023
Company moves back into completely redesigned, state of the art Memorial City office.