Christopher Wey joined Rocket Software in 2020 as the President of the Power Systems Business Unit, bringing two decades of experience leading product organizations, transforming companies through organic and inorganic growth, and driving business strategy. Prior to joining Rocket, he was Senior Vice President at Carbonite, where he led two lines of business as well as corporate development and strategic partnerships. In the past, Chris was Vice President of Strategy, Technology, and Business Development for Avaya Client Services, and a range of positions at IBM.

Keeping a strong eye on the product strategy, the needs of the users and the dynamics of the technology industry, Chris has driven innovation and acquisition strategy throughout his career. With experience leading global teams of engineers, product management and go-to-market efforts, he brings a passion for aligning organizations towards the goal of delighting customers and delivering exceptional business results.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Boston University. He was born in Switzerland, and he and his wife and four children take every opportunity to return to Europe for family visits.

Gary Gregory joined Rocket Software in 2012 and is President of the Database & Connectivity Business Unit. He graduated with one of the first computer science degrees awarded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Gary spent 10 years as the Chief Computer Scientist at Computer Corporation of America, which developed the Model 204 database, and was later acquired by Rocket Software. He was a charter member of the ANSI X3H2 committee, which standardized database languages.

In 1984 Gary joined Progress Software and two years later founded Sirius Software, where he remained as president until joining Rocket.

Julie joined Rocket Software in December 2022 as Chief People Officer, overseeing all aspects of the ‘Rocketeer’ employee experience, including hiring, training, recruitment and retention. She is responsible for building upon Rocket Software’s people-centric culture and focuses on ensuring a positive experience for all her current and prospective colleagues where they can learn, grow and prosper. She also leads RIDE, Rocket Software’s inclusion, diversity, and equity program, fostering an environment and sense of belonging across the organization where all dimensions of diversity are celebrated.

Prior to joining Rocket Software , Julie served as the Head of Human Resources for John Hancock, the U.S. Segment of Toronto-based Manulife, and Global Head of Talent Management for Manulife., where she was in charge of cultivating an engaging, inclusive, and collaborative working environment. Before her time at John Hancock, Julie held executive level positions at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and spent 19 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Julie holds a B.A. in Sociology from Ohio’s Whittenberg University. She is a member of the Massachusetts Business Coalition for Early Childhood Education and a co-founder of “An Evening for Bridget,” an annual charitable event which raised over $500,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

David joined Rocket in 2021 as part of Rocket’s integration with ASG. Before taking on the role of Interim Chief Revenue Officer, he was the EVP of Product Management and Product Marketing, and oversaw product investments and product positioning for ASG’s Enterprise Information and IT Systems. His background is both strategic and entrepreneurial. He’s held senior positions while working in research and development, customer operations, and more. And, for eight years, he was the owner and principal of DRDP Consultants.

Darlene joined Rocket in 2022 as CIO, bringing along more than 20 years of IT experience. Some of her specialties include optimizing business practices, managing digital innovation transformation projects, and bottom-line improvement. She has provided executive leadership for Fortune 500 companies in IT consulting, business services, and more. She was the president of Tennessee American Water and, most recently, Operational Excellence Principal at Arisma Solutions.

Barbara Goose joined Rocket Software in 2021 as Chief Marketing Officer. Barbara brings over 20 years of experience in the digital marketing space, leading innovative and strategic programs that have built brand equity for national and multi-national brands.

Prior to Rocket, Barbara was CMO at John Hancock where she implemented customer experience programs establishing NPS (net promoter score) activation programs putting customer experience at the center of everything. Barbara also established Brand ROI models at John Hancock to measure the business benefit of brand spend. In the past, Barbara held executive level positions including Global Chief Marketing Officer of Altisource and President of DigitasLBi Boston and Detroit.

Barbara is currently on the advisory Board of GlasswingVentures, a private equity AI Fund. A respected industry thought leader, she was named two years in a row as one of Boston Business Journal’s “Power 50” (a list of the most influential business leaders in Boston) and one of the New England Ad Club’s “100 Women We ADmire”.

Barbara holds an MBA from Harvard University and a BA in Economics, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Boston’s South End with her husband Jon, 2 boys, Mini Australian Shepard “Bear” and Brittany “Moose.”

Jay Leader joined Rocket Software in 2014 as SVP and Chief Information Officer, before transitioning to Rocket Software's Chief Customer Officer. Jay is responsible for the company’s Technical Support, Professional Services, Managed Services and Customer Engagement organizations. Jay joined Rocket Software after serving in a number of executive roles at companies such as Rapid7, iRobot, Nypro Inc., Data General Corp., and Coopers & Lybrand.

He is the former Chairman of the Boston Society for Information Management CIO Roundtable and was named the 2010 Massachusetts CIO of the Year by the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council. Jay is a graduate of Clark University in Worcester, MA, where he earned a BA in International Relations as well as his MBA. He is a resident of Redmond, WA but maintains his lifelong support of the New England Patriots - even from the Pacific Northwest.