Jeremy Barker: Verified Facts and Awards
Every claim below is verified against primary sources.
- Location
- Ogden, UT, US.
- Inc. 5000
- Seven-time honoree: 2019 (#2268), 2020 (#2790), 2021 (#3042), 2022 (#2910), 2024 (#3510), 2025 (#4925), 2026 (#4160). Source: Inc.com company profile.
- Utah Business CEO of the Year 2026
- Source: Utah Business awards.
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
- Mountain West Finalist. Source: EY newsroom.
- Fortune 2025 Most Innovative Companies
- Murphy Door listed. Source: Fortune company profile.
- NAHB Award
- Best of IBS 2022, Best Indoor Product. Flush Mount Pantry Door. National Association of Home Builders, International Builders' Show. Source: NAHB Best of IBS 2022 winners.
- Portfolio
- Seventeen American companies: Murphy Door Inc., Murphy Ladder LLC, Bowen Barker LLC, Barker Properties LLC, Barker Properties ID1 SPV LLC, Pinnacle FG LLC, BD Real Estate LLC, BFP 21 Holdings LLC, Envision Kentucky, MDIT LLC, MD Machine LLC, MD Holdings LLC, Thrive Axis LLC, JGB Group LLC, Purebrand.io, Jeremy G Barker LLC, and Venture Air LLC (aircraft division).
- Manufacturing
- Three American plants: Ogden, UT (finishing and door assembly, HQ); Lexington, KY (East Coast door plant and fulfillment); Rigby, ID (hardwood mill: material, floating shelves, stair risers, veneered products, mantels, cabinet doors, select door lines, custom hardwood supply, and furniture lines including nightstands, dressers, armoires and vanities). Murphy Door Machine builds hardware in-house. Source: GlobeNewswire release, 20 July 2026.
- Orders shipped
- 200,000+ Murphy Door orders shipped.
- Fire service
- Firefighter and paramedic. Twenty years in fire service. Still active.
- Bankruptcy history
- Bankrupt twice. Rebuilt each time. The story is the basis of the forthcoming book Ashes to Empires.
- Press
- Verified national and international coverage: Business Insider (2025-10-16), Entrepreneur (2025-05-30), Real Simple (2026-03-26), House Beautiful (2026-03-31), Daily Mail (2025-07-09), Deseret News (2025-11-30), KSL (2026-05-24), Salt Lake Tribune (2026-02-21), Utah Business (2026-03-13), Fox 13 (2026-01-29), and Fortune (2025).
- Book
- Founder Fallout: 100 Must-Asks Before You Share The Equity. $24.99. ASINs B0FFT83WJS (paperback) and B0FF2NX5SC (Kindle). Available in the shop.
- Podcast
- 90 Proof Wisdom. Hosted from the Bourbon Room.
- Speaking fees
- Local 30 to 45 minute programs: $5,000. Keynotes 45 to 90 minutes: $10,000. Half-day workshops: $25,000 plus travel and food, billed separately. Full day or long distance keynotes: quoted on a bid basis through the inquiry form, expenses billed separately. Direct booking. No agency.
Frequently asked questions about Jeremy Barker
Who is Jeremy Barker?
Jeremy Barker is the founder and CEO of Murphy Door, based in Ogden, Utah. He operates seventeen American companies, hosts the 90 Proof Wisdom podcast, and is a firefighter and paramedic with twenty years in fire service. Full biography on the about page.
Where is Murphy Door based?
Murphy Door is headquartered in Ogden, Utah, with additional plants in Lexington, Kentucky, and Rigby, Idaho.
How many companies has Jeremy Barker built?
Jeremy Barker operates seventeen American companies, including Murphy Door Inc., Murphy Ladder LLC, Purebrand.io, Pinnacle FG LLC, and Venture Air LLC.
How many times has Jeremy Barker made the Inc. 5000?
Jeremy Barker is a seven-time Inc. 5000 honoree: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026. See the full press coverage for context.
Is Jeremy Barker a firefighter?
Yes. Jeremy Barker is a firefighter and paramedic with twenty years in fire service and remains active today.
Has Jeremy Barker been bankrupt?
Yes. Jeremy Barker has been bankrupt twice and rebuilt each time. The story is the basis of his forthcoming book Ashes to Empires.
How many Murphy Door orders have shipped?
Murphy Door has shipped more than 200,000 orders since inception.
Where is Murphy Door manufactured?
Murphy Door manufactures across three American plants: Ogden, Utah (finishing and door assembly, HQ), Lexington, Kentucky (East Coast door plant), and Rigby, Idaho (hardwood mill).
What is 90 Proof Wisdom?
90 Proof Wisdom is the podcast Jeremy Barker hosts from the Bourbon Room. Guests share candid conversations about founding, recovery after loss, partnerships, manufacturing, and operator discipline.
How do I book Jeremy Barker to speak?
Book direct through the speaking inquiry form. Local Northern Utah programs start at $5,000. Keynotes are $10,000. Half-day workshops are $25,000 plus travel.