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Rocket Companies names Sarah Watterson independent director, expands board
The appointment increases Rocket’s board to 10 members and comes after the company reported Q2 2026 earnings and recent acquisitions.
Rocket Companies appointed Sarah Watterson as an independent director, expanding its board to 10 members, HousingWire reports.
Watterson brings capital markets and real estate experience, according to the report. She is president of 3 Star Sports & Entertainment LLC, and previously led development of Brightline West, the high-speed passenger rail project connecting Southern California and Las Vegas.
HousingWire also notes that her background includes working at Goldman Sachs and serving as a managing director at Fortress Investment Group, where she evaluated and managed businesses across financial services, hospitality, real estate, transportation, and lending.
Rocket said the addition reflects its growth after Q2 2026 earnings, and it has expanded its homeownership business over the past year through acquisitions including Redfin and Mr. Cooper, as well as a partnership with Compass International Holdings and investments in artificial intelligence and data.