At age 19, Pat Murphy went to work for a small glass plant in Sweetwater, TN. Over time, he grew into management and pursued a deeper education. 14 years in (early 30s) Pat took an opportunity to move to CA to spin up a new plant for his employer. After this (1.5 years), moved back to TN to work with parent company, AFG. Went to work for another volume glass after market company in TN for 6 years.