Exciting growth is happening at Lightspeed! We’re proud to announce two major additions to our leadership team—Bob Purcell as Chief Financial Officer and Taylor Allis as Chief Product Officer. These appointments reflect our continued investment in building the strongest leadership team in the industry—one that’s focused on delivering unmatched value for dealers across the recreational industry.
As part of this growth, Troy Thibodeau will now dedicate 100% of his focus to his role as Chief Marketing Officer, ensuring powerful alignment between product innovation and go-to-market strategy.
Welcoming Bob Purcell – Chief Financial Officer
Bob brings deep SaaS experience from both public and private companies, with a proven track record of scaling high-growth businesses. His payments expertise—honed at leading companies including Intuit and Billtrust—makes him a perfect fit as Lightspeed continues to expand its payment offerings for dealers.
When asked what brought him to Lightspeed, Bob shared that it was the opportunity to deliver world-class products in a growing industry alongside an outstanding leadership team and strong backing for growth.
What’s he most excited about? Helping Lightspeed reach new heights and partnering with a team that’s already making big things happen.
Outside the office, Bob enjoys beach days, boating, surfing, hiking, and golf—and gives back through his work with Make-A-Wish. He also shared this powerful message:
“I have a deep appreciation for our customers’ businesses and their journey. They entrust us with running their business and we owe them the very best system to help them achieve their goals. I believe in delighting customers as if it were our business.”
Welcoming Taylor Allis – Chief Product Officer
Taylor joins Lightspeed with deep experience in high-growth SaaS environments and a passion for innovation (especially around AI) that will be a major asset as we continue building smarter, faster, and more connected tools for dealers.
Well-positioned to lead the next chapter of product innovation, Taylor is ready to move quickly—bringing new ideas to life, expanding into new markets, and staying ahead of what’s next.
When asked what drew him to Lightspeed, Taylor shared:
“I’m passionate about the outdoor recreational and dealership space. I saw a huge opportunity for growth and innovation and was drawn to the company’s strong leadership team.”
What’s he most excited about?
“Bringing new innovations to the DMS space, especially through AI. With the data we have around dealerships and OEMs, the possibilities are incredible.”
Taylor lives the lifestyle Lightspeed supports. He’s an avid biker, trail runner, fly fisherman, scuba diver, and regularly climbs Colorado 14ers for fun.
“I grew up in the world of motorcycles, watersports, and dealerships. I’m excited to give back to this incredible industry and community.”
A Stronger Leadership Team, A Stronger Future for Dealers
With Bob and Taylor on board, Lightspeed is poised to accelerate innovation, strengthen our solutions, and deliver even greater value to dealers across the recreational industry. Their expertise and vision will help us continue setting the standard for what a Dealer Management Solution can do—driving growth, streamlining operations, and helping our customers thrive.
Please join us in giving Bob and Taylor a warm Lightspeed welcome. We’re excited for what’s ahead.
Lightspeed
Lightspeed is a leading provider of cloud-based software for dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”), serving the Powersport, Marine, RV, Trailer, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Golf Car industries. Lightspeed’s Dealer Management Solution (DMS) enables dealerships to optimize their end-to-end business operations, including sales, parts, service, rental, accounting, and CRM. When implemented into their daily operations, Lightspeed helps dealers increase their profitability by selling more units, service, and parts, all while creating a more streamlined experience for customers. For nearly 40 years, Lightspeed has been empowering 3,800+ dealers across North America with the tools and technology they need to manage their dealerships. For more information, visit www.lightspeeddms.com.
