William Purcell

William Purcell possesses extensive experience in technology and management, highlighted by a long tenure at Paychex from August 1991 to March 2024. Serving as Director of Corporate Applications & Enterprise Technology Services, William led a team of over 225 technology professionals, driving strategic initiatives to enhance corporate IT services across various functions. Previous roles include Director of Enterprise Service Management, where leadership of a 210-member team focused on IT support and talent development was emphasized, and Incident Manager II, managing support processes for a larger technical staff. Additionally, William served as a board member of a Paychex subsidiary in India, emphasizing legal compliance and strategic growth. Prior to a career in technology, William held general manager roles in radio management and served as a mechanized infantryman in the United States Army. William holds a BA in History from the University at Buffalo and has completed a history course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.