After an extensive national search, Tasha Murphy has been named as the new Human Resources & Risk Director for the city of Steamboat Springs. 

“Tasha stood out through a competitive interview process and was the clear choice to lead the department,” said City Manager Gary Suiter. “The city and community are fortunate to have someone of Tasha’s caliber, not to mention her strong desire and commitment to serve the community, join our organization.”

As director, Murphy will be responsible for the city’s employees. In her role, she will oversee recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and development, legal compliance and risk management. The position also serves on the city’s leadership team. 

“I love this community and have worked really hard in my career to make living here a reality,” Murphy said. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute my experience to the city organization and, more importantly, to serve the place I have loved my whole life.” 

With a passion for the Yampa Valley since an early age, Murphy moved to Steamboat Springs almost a year ago after she and her husband Michael purchased Mountain Window & Door Steamboat Springs, a 20-year locally owned and operated business. Growing up, she learned to ski during her family’s many visits to Steamboat. 

Prior to deciding to relocate to Colorado, she served as the global vice president of Human Resources for Newpark Resources, overseeing a team of 38 people in eight countries.

Over her career, Murphy has held numerous HR operational leadership positions, including with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Alvarez & Marsal Business Consulting. In addition, she has diverse and versatile human resources experience spanning Africa, Europe and Asia. 

Murphy holds a Master of Science in Marketing degree and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University. She is a Certified Compensation Professional, Senior Professional in Human Resources and a Senior Certified Professional for the Society for Human Resource Management. 

Community service has always been important to Murphy.  At a young age, she earned the highest honor in Girl Scouts — the Gold Award — for identifying and addressing issues in her community, and also enjoys serving through her local church.

Reporting directly to the city manager, Murphy started in her new role April 29.