Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> March 21, 2001

John Morphy – Paychex Inc (payx)

JOHN M. MORPHY is Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Paychex, Inc. Mr. Morphy joined Paychex in October 1995 and was elected Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary in October 1996. From 1985 to 1995, he was Vice President - Finance at Goulds Pumps, Inc., an independent public company, which manufactures pumps for the global industrial, commercial, and water supply markets. Mr. Morphy served as Vice President - Controller of Computer Consoles, Inc., an independent public company manufacturing equipment for the telecommunications and office automation markets from 1976 to 1985. From 1969 to 1976, he was at Arthur Andersen & Company, Big Five accounting firm, as Assistant Accountant, Senior Accountant and Manager. Mr. Morphy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from LeMoyne College and is a CPA. He serves on the United Way of Greater Rochester Board of Directors, LeMoyne College Board of Directors and the NASDAQ Issuers & Affairs Committee. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief history of the company followed by a

profile of the company as it is now?

Mr. Morphy: The company was founded in 1971, went public in 1983, and

has enjoyed