Rocket Companies, Inc. announced the appointment of Adam Blitzer as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective November 16, 2026. Mr. Blitzer currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Datadog, Inc., a role he has held since May 2021. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Bill Emerson, a Class I Director, who stepped down on November 6, 2026. Mr. Emerson’s resignation was not due to any disagreements with the Company regarding operations or policies, but rather to focus on his role with a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization dedicated to redeveloping Detroit’s Renaissance Center.
The Board determined that Mr. Blitzer meets all applicable standards of independence under SEC regulations and NYSE listing standards. Mr. Blitzer brings significant experience in the technology sector, having co-founded Pardot in 2007. The marketing automation company was acquired by ExactTarget and later integrated into Salesforce, where Mr. Blitzer served for eight years as an Executive Vice President and General Manager of Digital, overseeing Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
In connection with his appointment, Mr. Blitzer will receive an annual cash retainer of $75,000, prorated for partial years of service. He will also receive an initial grant of restricted stock units valued at $215,000, subject to vesting after one year. Additionally, he will be eligible for annual equity grants at the Company’s annual meetings of stockholders. Mr. Blitzer’s term will expire at the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
Rocket Companies, founded in 1985, is a Detroit-based homeownership platform that includes mortgage, real estate, and personal finance businesses such as Rocket Mortgage, Redfin, and Rocket Money. The Company utilizes AI across its operations, with AI voice agents handling 65% of inbound servicing calls and AI completing credit pulls on nearly 20% of direct-to-consumer volume.
