Inn-Flow strengthens leadership team to accelerate growth in hotel finance and operations

CARY, N.C. – Inn-Flow, a leading provider of accounting, labor, and operations technology solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced three senior appointments to its executive team as part of its strategic expansion plan. Halley Gesar joins as Vice President of Marketing, Michael Purcell as Chief Financial Officer, and Nicole Ryder as Vice President of People.

These appointments come on the heels of Inn-Flow’s $45 million growth investment from Mainsail Partners, marking the beginning of a new phase focused on innovation, scalability, and enhanced support for multi-property hotel operators.

The new executives bring a wealth of expertise across marketing, financial strategy, and organizational development:

Halley Gesar, an experienced marketing leader in hospitality and technology, will oversee brand strategy and go-to-market initiatives as Inn-Flow expands its market presence.
Michael Purcell, a seasoned finance executive with a strong background in scaling private equity–backed companies, will guide Inn-Flow’s financial operations to ensure sustainable and efficient growth.
Nicole Ryder, an established HR leader, will strengthen Inn-Flow’s talent and culture strategy, reinforcing its reputation as one of the industry’s top employers.

“Inn-Flow has reached an exciting inflection point,” said John Erhart, CEO and Founder of Inn-Flow. “By expanding our leadership team, we’re bringing in the expertise to accelerate innovation, support our people, and deliver the clarity and confidence hotel operators need to run their portfolios as one business. Hospitality operators today are under more pressure than ever to do more with less, and Inn-Flow is at the forefront of providing the technology that makes that possible.”

Chief Operating Officer, Steve Leonard, who joined Inn-Flow in 2023 after senior leadership roles at Bandwidth and Netsertive, brings extensive experience in scaling SaaS platforms and guiding companies through high-growth phases. “The opportunity in hospitality today is significant, and Inn-Flow is uniquely positioned to meet it,” said. “With purpose-built solutions, a people-first culture, and now an expanded leadership bench, we’re ready to help hotel operators nationwide thrive.”

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Inn-Flow is preparing to open a new office later this year to accommodate its growing team. The company’s expansion comes amid a year of milestones, including recognition as one of the Triangle Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2025, underscoring its employee-centric culture and commitment to innovation.

Looking ahead, Inn-Flow plans to launch new AI-powered and automation-driven features tailored to hospitality finance and operations, designed to:

Streamline accounting and payroll processes to shorten month-end close times.
Identify financial and operational risks earlier through automated variance alerts.
Integrate finance, labor, and facilities data into a unified platform for cross-departmental visibility.
Empower hotel leaders with real-time dashboards and hospitality-specific KPIs to support faster, more informed decision-making.

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