Rural Sourcing Hires Former MGM Resorts IT Executive Bill Rose to Lead Fort Wayne Software Development Center

ATLANTA and FORT WAYNE, Ind. (August 13, 2019) – Rural Sourcing, the leader in domestic software development, continues to expand its presence in Fort Wayne, Ind. Today, the company announces the hiring of Bill Rose as Development Center Director. With more than 20 years of software development and IT experience, Rose will lead the center as it develops software and mobile applications for some of the country’s most recognized brands.

Rose has experience leading technical teams for some of the world’s largest companies, driving digital transformation and the adoption of cloud-based technologies. He began his career at Coca-Cola where he served in numerous global IT and software engineering roles. Most recently, Rose served as Head of IT and interim CIO for MGM Resorts International.

“At Rural Sourcing, we want to embrace the unique personality of Fort Wayne by building a thriving technology hub in the city,” said Monty Hamilton, CEO of Rural Sourcing. “From its inception, Rural Sourcing has been committed to providing success for our colleagues and clients. Our ability to hire someone of Bill’s experience and reputation is a testament to the winning culture we have created at Rural Sourcing. I look forward to working with Bill as we build a diverse team of software developers in Fort Wayne.”

Rural Sourcing is expanding rapidly. The company is currently hiring software developers for its Fort Wayne development center and hopes to officially open the facility in early 2020. When fully staffed, the center will house 130 software developers. In his role, Rose will be responsible for leading a high performing team of technology professionals who work collaboratively and passionately to provide solutions to our clients through software development and testing.

“There is a lot to be excited about in Fort Wayne,” said Bill Rose, development center director, Fort Wayne. “We can plant a stake in the ground in a thriving community and help Fort Wayne become nationally recognized for technology excellence. Rural Sourcing’s commitment to community and U.S.-based software development will create a workforce that is competitive globally in the 21^st century.”

As a mission focused organization, Rural Sourcing is bringing IT jobs back to middle America. With six development centers, the company and its employees are making a positive impact on the community and the country. Over the past decade, Rural Sourcing has received numerous workplace awards—both on the local and national level—demonstrating the company’s commitment to delivering the best for its employees and customers.

To learn more about open positions at Rural Sourcing in Fort Wayne, visit  https://teamsparqcom.wpengine.com/careers/.

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