The Village School of North Bennington has announced the addition of Brian Murphy to the school’s board of trustees. In addition to regular board duties, Murphy will serve on the board’s Finance Committee. A resident of Shaftsbury, Murphy serves as Vice President of Finance and Administration for Bennington College and as the College’s Treasurer. In addition to the business office, his responsibilities include human resources, information technology, and facilities planning and maintenance functions. Prior to joining Bennington in 2014, Murphy was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, responsible for a staff of 100 and an operating budget of $85 million. Murphy received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Florida State University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Chicago. Brian is licensed in the state of Florida as a Certified Public Accountant. Brian Murphy has served on a number of public boards including the Savannah Economic Development Authority, the Georgia Independent College Association, and the Savannah Chamber of Commerce. The Village School of North Bennington is an independent school located in North Bennington, serving children throughout the region in Pre-K through Grade 6.