For: The Murphy Group LLC, Ashburn, VA, USA For immediate release

The Murphy Group LLC adds Operational Expertise to their Convenience Store Division

Washington, D.C. MAY 28, 2008 - The Murphy Group LLC, in their continuous effort to increase their expertise in Fuels/Convenience marketing and operations, announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Bill Coughlin to join their team.  Bill brings over thirty years of global experience in the retail fuels and convenience channel.

Bill has spent many years working on optimizing profitability at Petroleum sites through the convenience and car wash profit centers. His expertise includes site selection, personnel recruitment, training and development of day to day operational processes in these profit centers. His ‘hands on’ approach to maximizing revenue and controlling these operations has benefited retailers in mature USA markets as well as several European markets.

Jeff Murphy, Managing Partner of TMG commented, “Bill will be working with both our Domestic and International retailer clients and assisting them to improve their bottom line by developing their people, controlling their expenses and maximizing shareholder equity”.

About The Murphy Group LLC:
The Murphy Group LLC (TMG) is a global business development consultancy focused on the fuels and convenience retailing industry.  The firm is dedicated to generating increased profit for convenience retailers and selected suppliers.  Its variety of services includes market entry strategies, brand development, training, operational improvement, global best practice benchmarking and strategic planning.

Media contacts: At The Murphy Group LLC, 1.703.723.9637, Jeff Murphy, Principal and, Managing Partner, www.murphygroupllc.com.