Biography:

Owen Painter is a member of the Murphy Business Sales – South Tampa team, supporting business owners, buyers, and the firm's M&A professionals throughout the business sale and acquisition process. With a background in entrepreneurship, client relations, business development, and project coordination, Owen brings a highly organized, detail-oriented, and client-focused approach to each engagement.

Working alongside the experienced professionals at Murphy Business Sales – South Tampa, Owen assists with financial analysis, business valuations, confidential transaction marketing, buyer communication and qualification, due diligence coordination, and transaction management. His role helps keep transactions organized and moving forward while ensuring that clients receive responsive and professional support throughout the process.

Owen earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from High Point University. His studies included business planning, financial projections, market research, operational strategy, and the development of investor-focused presentations. His entrepreneurial education provides him with an understanding of the commitment, risk, and long-term effort involved in building and growing a privately held business.

Prior to joining Murphy Business Sales – South Tampa, Owen developed experience in client communication, sales, relationship management, and project coordination. These experiences strengthened his ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, manage confidential information, coordinate complex projects, and maintain close attention to important details and deadlines.

Owen is also a Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate. He is committed to continuing to develop his expertise in business sales and mergers and acquisitions while contributing to the high level of confidentiality, professionalism, responsiveness, and transaction support provided by the Murphy Business Sales – South Tampa team.