SUWANEE, GA. – Rocket IT Founder and CEO Matt Hyatt has been named one of Georgia Trend’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders for 2026, marking his second consecutive year on the list.

Now in its fifth edition, the Georgia Trend 500 highlights executives whose leadership shapes the state’s economy, from the businesses they build to the communities they serve.

“It’s an honor to be included again, especially at a time when technology is changing how Georgia businesses operate,” said Hyatt. “We started Rocket IT to help people do their best work, and that hasn’t changed. Today, that means giving organizations a clear plan for putting AI to use.”

Hyatt founded Rocket IT in 1995 and has led it for more than three decades. Ideal IT, the company’s flagship service, brings strategy, security, and support together in one subscription. AI Enablement, its newest offering, helps clients choose the right tools and build AI into daily operations, with clear accountability and results tied to business goals.

Beyond his work at Rocket IT, Hyatt is an active member of the community, serving on the executive board of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and advising several local organizations. Under his leadership, Rocket IT has earned recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and received awards from CRN, the Gwinnett Chamber, and Partnership Gwinnett for innovation and impact.

About Rocket IT

Rocket IT is the IT partner of choice for forward-thinking organizations, providing the strategy, security, and support they need to thrive. By providing a client’s leadership team with the strategic foresight necessary to align technology investment with business goals, they can work toward a shared vision, which increases efficiency, decreases risk, and increases revenue.

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