Frontline Education names Joel Sackett as new chief product officer

WAYNE, Pa. - Frontline Education, a provider of administration software for K-12 educators and a subsidiary of the $60.5 billion market cap Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP), announced Monday the appointment of Joel Sackett as Chief Product Officer.

Sackett brings nearly two decades of product leadership experience across education and enterprise SaaS sectors, having previously held senior positions at Ellucian, Momentus Technologies and Hobsons.

At Frontline, Sackett will oversee product management, design, and product operations teams. His responsibilities will include developing solutions that leverage AI and advanced technologies to address challenges faced by K-12 school districts.

"Joel is a strategic product leader with a deep understanding of education technology and a passion for solving complex challenges through thoughtful design," said Matt Strazza, CEO of Frontline Education, in a press release statement.

Sackett’s appointment comes as Frontline continues to invest in innovation across human capital management, business operations, and student and special programs.

"Frontline’s commitment to empowering educators with smart, practical tools really resonates with me," Sackett said.

Frontline Education serves more than 10,000 K-12 organizations across the United States with solutions spanning human capital management, student solutions, business operations, and data analytics. The company is part of Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP).

In other recent news, Roper Industries reported its second-quarter 2025 results, showing a 13% revenue growth, with organic growth reaching 7% year-over-year. Following these results, the company raised its full-year 2025 revenue growth forecast to 13% from the previous 12%. Roper has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the AI engagement platform Subsplash, with the transaction expected to close soon. This acquisition is valued at $800 million and is anticipated to contribute to the company’s growth. Analyst firms have responded to these developments with varied reactions. RBC Capital raised its price target for Roper to $703, citing a "modest operating beat" and an increased 2025 guidance. Truist Securities also increased its price target to $685, highlighting 7% total organic growth in the quarter. Stifel maintained a Buy rating with a $650 price target, supporting the company’s solid performance. Conversely, Barclays reiterated an Underweight rating with a $562 price target, expressing concerns about Roper’s software growth rate.

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