Our Story

Who we are

Powering the Future of Everyday Spend

Spire is a team of innovators and industry experts on a mission to modernize payments for everyday spend. We believe merchants should have more meaningful ways to connect with their customers—driving loyalty, frequency, and long-term growth.
At the same time, consumers deserve a payment experience that’s simple, rewarding, and built around the brands they love.
We’re not just creating a new way to pay—we’re creating value on both sides of the transaction.
How we started

Built on Proven Innovation Evolved for the Future

Our story began with BIM Networks, the ACH platform trusted by the Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX)—a retailer-led movement to modernize payments. That early momentum laid the groundwork for what Spire is building today.
Our mission has stayed the same—make payments smarter, faster, and more rewarding for everyone involved.
Meet the Team

Led by Experience. Driven by Purpose.

Our leadership team brings deep experience from across the payments, tech, and consumer worlds. We’ve built global platforms, led enterprise transformations, and scaled startups—and now we’re focused on empowering merchants and consumers through modern payments.
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Jenn LaClair

Chief Executive Officer

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Craig McNeil

President

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Matt Brennan

President & Chief Commercial Officer

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Vijay Patel

Chief Technology Officer
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Cody Donnan

Chief Financial Officer
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Kristen Yarbou

Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer