INDIANAPOLIS, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Paretta
Autosport today announced Rocket Pro TPO, the division of Rocket
Mortgage which works exclusively with independent mortgage brokers,
will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 16 Chevrolet in the
105th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Piloted by Simona De Silvestro,
the #16 Chevrolet represents a groundbreaking achievement in
INDYCAR as the first-ever entrant in the Indianapolis 500 from a team that is
female-owned, female driven and largely female crewed. As the
primary sponsor, Rocket Pro TPO will be front-and-center with
dominant branding on the car, firesuit and crew suits.
"Having Rocket Pro TPO come onboard as our primary sponsor for
this year's Indy 500 is a perfect partnership," said Beth Paretta, CEO/team principal of Paretta
Autosport. "We are both huge proponents of highlighting the power
of women, while also using technology and speed to be the best at
what we do. I cannot wait for what we will be able to accomplish as
a team – both on and off the track."
Together, Rocket Pro TPO, Paretta and De Silvestro will partner
on the 'Rocket Accelerator' multimedia campaign. The group will use
unique and innovative ways to amplify women in the mortgage lending
and racing spaces by showcasing female leaders who are thriving in
these industries.
This campaign will be just the start of an ongoing commitment
from the organizations to improve access to employment in mortgage
and racing, increase the availability of mentorship opportunities
and build a strong sense of community within the lender's broker
partner network.
"It is an honor to be able to use the Indianapolis 500 to highlight and amplify the
important role that women play in our industry, in our company and
in independent mortgage brokers' offices all across the country,"
said Austin Niemiec, Executive Vice
President of Rocket Pro TPO. "Rocket Accelerator will be a central
focus of our business as we look to expand opportunities and access
for female brokers, while also creating educational programs for
the next generation to give them the keys to unlocking their full
potential with a robust career."
"We all need to have our pedal to the metal and win in our
respective industries. At the same time, this isn't about crossing
the finish line first, it is about lifting up others and helping
them get there too," said Stacey Van
Roosendaal, President and CEO of Sundance Lending which is a
Rocket Pro TPO broker partner. "Women can play a significant role
in driving these industries to a better place. It is important we
support and cheer for our professional sisters wherever they
work."
Rocket Pro TPO is a division of Rocket Mortgage, the nation's
largest mortgage lender, and part of publicly traded Rocket
Companies (NYSE: RKT). The company supports the independent
mortgage broker community, whose clients seek face-to-face service
with the touch of localized expertise, by providing them the
industry-leading Rocket technology and process that has enabled so
many to achieve the American dream of homeownership.
Paretta Autosport's formal entry into the 2021
Indianapolis 500 was recently accepted. The team is an
extension of the INDYCAR series' "Race for Equality and Change"
announced last July to broaden equality in the sport. Paretta
Autosport has a technical alliance with Team Penske.
About Paretta Autosport
Paretta Autosport is a new team competing in the NTT INDYCAR
SERIES. With a technical alliance with Team Penske, it will attempt
to qualify and compete in the 2021 Indy 500 and beyond. More than
racing, Paretta Autosport is an initiative to encourage and mentor
girls and women to pursue careers in STEM-related fields. The team
will incorporate women in key roles: mechanics, engineers,
marketing, business operations, and more. Created by female
automotive and motorsports executive Beth
Paretta, the team is part of the INDYCAR series' "Race for
Equality and Change" initiative.
At Paretta Autosport, the competitive spirit drives us. We work
hard and always strive for better: for ourselves, for our team, and
for others. For more information go to
www.parettaautosport.com.
About Rocket Pro TPO
Rocket Pro TPO is a division of Rocket Mortgage, the nation's
largest mortgage lender, and a part of Rocket Companies, Inc.
(NYSE: RKT). It works exclusively with mortgage brokers, community
banks and credit unions. Rocket Pro TPO's partners provide the
face-to-face service their clients desire, while tapping into the
expertise, technology and award-winning process from Rocket
Mortgage. The partner loan officer creates, and maintains, the
relationship with the client. Rocket Mortgage approves,
underwrites, processes and closes the loan in its name.
For more information please visit www.rocketprotpo.com.
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