Reynolds and Reynolds Announces Chris Walsh as Acting CEO
Walsh will continue to hold the position of president of the company
DAYTON, Ohio
May 21, 2025
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced Chris Walsh has been appointed as Acting CEO. Former CEO Tommy Barras is no longer with the company.
Chris Walsh has been with Reynolds the entirety of his 38-year career, most recently serving as the company’s president. He will retain this title along with Acting CEO. The work Chris has done over the last three and a half years as president has resulted in the fastest growth the company has experienced.
“I am both grateful and excited to lead Reynolds and Reynolds as Acting CEO,” Walsh stated. “I have had the opportunity to work hand in hand with our executive team for many years. It is the most talented and experienced team of leaders in our industry, and I cannot wait to continue our growth trajectory.”
Founded in 1866, Reynolds and Reynolds is one of the most stable and consistently innovative companies in history. The last four years have seen the company lead the way in areas like eContracting, Digital Retailing, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics.
“Our extremely talented and passionate associates will continue to drive innovation,” concluded Walsh. “The reason we all get up and come to work every morning is to help our customers be as successful as possible. The future of our company and our industry is bright, and I couldn’t be more excited to lead Reynolds and Reynolds.”
About Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds is a leading provider of automobile dealership software, services, and forms to help dealerships deliver better business results and transform the customer experience. The company is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, with major U.S. operations in Houston and College Station, Texas, Tampa, Florida, and Celina, Ohio, as well as operations in Canada, the U.K., and Europe. (www.reyrey.com)