Rocket Adds Sarah Watterson To Board

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National Mortgage Professional reports that Rocket Companies has appointed Sarah Watterson as an independent director, expanding the Detroit-based homeownership company's board to 10 members. Watterson brings capital-markets and mortgage-industry experience to the role at a moment when Rocket is working through the integration of two major acquisitions. The move signals continued emphasis on scaling operations while bringing in outside expertise to guide that complexity.

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