Gold’s Gym announced the appointment of Chris Murphy to VP of Real Estate and Acquisitions. In addition to managing the current Gold’s Gym real estate portfolio, Murphy will be tasked with executing the strategic vision for Gold’s Gym through acquisitions of existing health club operators, ground-up development and new unit growth in existing and new markets.
As an associate with Gold’s Gym’s holding company, TRT Holdings, Murphy has been active in mergers and acquisitions, portfolio company asset management, and management of the TRT real estate portfolio since 2011.
“Chris brings with him a wealth of knowledge and previous success in this field,” said Jim Snow, the president of Gold’s Gym. “I’m confident that he will be an integral part the continued growth and expansion of the Gold’s Gym brand and we welcome him to the leadership team.”
Prior to joining TRT Holdings, Murphy held leadership positions with mortgage banking firm HFF in Dallas, and Duke Realty in Chicago.
“I’m honored to be given the opportunity to put my skills to use in this new position,” said Murphy. “Gold’s Gym is a premiere name in the fitness space, and with a great leadership team in place and passionate franchisees and customers, this is an exciting time to be at the company.”
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Rachel Zabonick-Chonko is the editor-in-chief of Club Solutions Magazine. She can be reached at rachel@peakemedia.com.
Congratulations Chris!