Featuring Ryan Murakami

Introducing our new “Four Inc. Meet the Team” blog series! Over the course of this series, we invite you to get to know our Four Inc. Family; the people that make this organization so great. We are excited to kick off this series with our Sales Operations Manager, Ryan Murakami!

Tell us a little about yourself.

I grew up in Herndon, VA, with my parents, older brother and younger sister. I currently live in Merrifield, VA. I graduated from James Madison University in 2014 with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in Business.

What does a typical day as a Sales Operations Manager at Four Inc. look like?

No day is ever the same, but there are definitely some things that remain consistent in my current role like keeping up with RFQs, building quotes, reviewing government orders, sending purchase orders and supporting our sales operations team with any SEWP related questions. There are new challenges and unique situations that come up every day. The new challenges keep me motivated and help me grow as a professional.

Why did you decide to join the Four Inc. Family?

I played baseball for Jeff Nolan, COO of Four Inc., at Paul VI Catholic High School and contacted him my senior year of college to see if he was hiring for Four Inc. or knew of anyone hiring. When I interviewed with Four Inc., the vibes and values they demonstrated really sold me. I could tell that Four Inc. had a great environment and the team seemed very close-knit, which was something I valued when interviewing for jobs.

What is your Four Inc. Story?

I’ve been at Four Inc. for a little over five years. I started working as a Customer Support Representative with one of Four Inc.’s service engagements. About a year later, I moved to HQ as a Contract Support Analyst to support our new ITES-SW and SEWP contracts. Over the past few years, my focus shifted toward handling the day to day operations of our SEWP contract. This past year, I was promoted to Sales Operations Manager.

What has been your biggest accomplishment since starting at Four Inc.?

When I first started at HQ, our SEWP contract was just beginning, so being able to support it from day one and contributing to the growth and success over the years has been exciting.

Outside of work, what are your hobbies?

In my free time, I enjoy cooking, working out, listening to music (specifically the Queen of Pop, Britney Spears) and traveling. I am also a huge Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Orioles fan so I try to watch every game!

What is your best piece of advice that you’d like to share?

Keep an open mind, as a professional and in everyday life. It’s never good to be stuck in old habits just because, trying new things and learning from new people is important to grow as a professional and as a person in general.

Here’s what Ryan’s team has to say about him!

“Ryan is incredible. When you look at our company to understand what makes it great, Ryan is right there in the center of it. He has so many high-level qualities and consistently puts them together, every single day, to do an amazing job. We’re lucky to have him.” ~ Gabe Berthe, Finance Manager

“I am so lucky to work alongside Ryan every day. He leads by example, demonstrates unparalleled work ethic, and is a reliable and supportive team leader. Ryan’s steady hand, quiet whit, and unwavering commitment have earned him the love and respect of everyone he works with!” ~ Bree Burk, Director of Operations

“Ryan is a Rock Star! I have been doing federal resale for almost 20 years and Ryan is right up there with the best in the business. He is extremely professional, responsive and incredibly thorough on each and every deal he touches. Which is a lot of deals!!! We are so lucky to have Ryan on our team; it’s been amazing watching him develop professionally into a subject matter expert and leader at Four Inc.” – Chris Harvey, Senior Vice President of Sales

Join Us!

Our team at Four Inc. is one of the most unique and meaningful elements of our culture. Our Co-Founder and President of Four Inc., Greta Nolan, said it best, “Our biggest strength at Four Inc. is the employees we hire. We look for people with integrity, a strong work ethic, and amazing character along with the appropriate skill set.” This is what makes us Four Inc. If you’d like to join the Four Inc. Family, check out Four Inc. Careers to learn more about our open positions.