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.

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.

Jay Leader joined Rocket in 2014 as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Most recently he was Vice President of IT and Chief Information Officer at Rapid7. Over his 34 year career Jay has served in a variety of IT and consulting positions including management roles in Network/Telecommunications, Business Systems, and Project Management at companies such as 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. He was also named one of Computerworld’s 2011 Premier 100 Leaders in IT. Jay is a graduate of Clark University, Worcester, MA, where he earned a BA in International Relations and an MBA.

Tracey Leahy joined Rocket Software in August 2018 as SVP of HR and Chief People Officer, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. Prior to Rocket, she was the Global Senior Director of Human Resources at PAREXEL International, where she supported senior leaders and implemented the global people strategy.

Before that, she worked for four years as an Associate Director of HR and Organizational Development for the UK’s National Health Service.

Tracey is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), a member of the Society for Human Resource Management, and an alumnus of both the Dearne Valley Business School and the University of Bedfordshire in the UK.

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.”

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.