Patrick Tucker
About Patrick Tucker
Patrick Tucker serves as the Director of Finance at Rocket Lab since 2022, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in finance and operations across various companies.
Work at Rocket Lab
Patrick Tucker has served as the Director of Finance at Rocket Lab since 2022. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategic planning for the company. His experience in finance and accounting contributes to Rocket Lab's financial health and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Finance and Operations
Prior to his current position, Patrick Tucker held various roles in finance and operations across multiple organizations. He worked at Honeywell, Inc. as Manager of Finance & Accounting from 1983 to 1996. He then served as Director of Information Technology at Philips Semiconductors from 1996 to 2003. Following that, he was Vice President of Operations at PMC Solutions, Inc. from 2003 to 2006, and Vice President for Finance at SAIC from 2006 to 2013. Additionally, he was Director of Finance and Program Controls at MEI Technologies, Inc. from 2013 to 2017.
Education and Credentials
Patrick Tucker studied at the UNM Anderson School of Management, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 1990 to 1992. He also completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a dual concentration in Management Information Systems and Business Administration from 1979 to 1983.
Career Transition and Retirement
After a lengthy career in finance and operations, Patrick Tucker transitioned to retirement in 2017, where he took on the role of owner until 2022. His retirement period allowed him to focus on personal projects and interests before re-entering the workforce at Rocket Lab.