Rocket Companies adds Sarah Watterson to board

Rocket Companies announced Monday that it has appointed Sarah Watterson as an independent director, expanding its board to 10 members.

Watterson is president of 3 Star Sports & Entertainment LLC, a platform that owns, invests in and operates businesses across sports, media, real estate and related ventures. She also serves as a special adviser to Brightline West, where she previously was president and led development of the high-speed passenger rail project connecting Southern California and Las Vegas.

Watterson began her career at Goldman Sachs, working with publicly traded investments. She later served as a managing director at Fortress Investment Group, where she evaluated and managed businesses across financial services, hospitality, real estate, transportation and lending — including mortgage origination and servicing.

“Sarah’s experience in capital markets will make her an important outside voice as we continue to grow and improve the homeownership experience,” Rocket founder and chairman Dan Gilbert said in a statement. “Equally important, Sarah believes in Rocket’s culture and shares our passion for innovation.”

Rocket has expanded its homeownership business over the past year through its acquisitions of Redfin and Mr. Cooper, a partnership with Compass International Holdings, and investments in artificial intelligence and data. The addition of Watterson to the board comes shortly after Rocket announced strong earnings for the second quarter of 2026.

“Rocket Companies has built a business that is changing how people achieve the American Dream,” Watterson said. “It’s a privilege to join the board at such an important moment in the company’s growth.”

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