TEI appoints IRS executive commissioner its new executive director; Michael J. Murphy to assume post by March 1.

Tax Executives Institute has appointed Michael J. Murphy to be its new Executive Director. The appointment of Mr. Murphy -- who is retiring after nearly 30 years' service with the Internal Revenue Service, most recently as Deputy Commissioner -- was made by TEI President Reginald W. Kowalchuk during the Institute's 1991 Annual Conference. Mr. Murphy will succeed Thomas P. Kerester. As Executive Director, Mr. Murphy will assume control over the day-to-day management of all aspects of the Institute, including its educational programs and technical activities.

In announcing the appointment, Mr. Kowalchuk stressed Mr. Murphy's intimate knowledge of the Internal Revenue Service, his excellent rapport with both IRS officials as well as key members of Congress, and his strong managerial background.

"A year ago, TEI was proud to recommend Mike Murphy for the National Public Service Award," Mr. Kowalchuck said. "Mike deserved -- and received -- the prestigious award because he is a public servant who truly believes in public service." In its letter of recommendation, TEI told the National Academy of Public Administration that Mr. Murphy was "a vital link between the various stakeholders in the American tax system." At that time, the Institute wrote:

"For nearly three decades, Mike has devoted himself to bettering relations between taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service. For nearly three decades, he has devoted himself to making the system...