Phase 2 Appoints Heath Rutz as Vice President of Business Development to Drive Enterprise Growth

Software engineering and AI consultancy strengthens leadership team with seasoned technology sales executive

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

by Kalynn Pierce

OKLAHOMA CITY (October 1, 2025) – Phase 2, a software engineering and AI consultancy, has appointed Heath Rutz as Vice President of Business Development. Rutz will be a key leader for the company’s sales and marketing expansion as Phase 2 expands its work solving complex, enterprise-scale technology challenges.

Rutz brings over 30 years of enterprise technology sales experience from TierPoint where he served as Strategic Account Executive, developing deep expertise in managing complex client relationships and driving business growth in the technology sector. His proven track record aligns with Phase 2’s mission to partner with organizations on transformational technology initiatives that solve complex problems and improve lives.

“Rutz’s extensive experience in enterprise technology sales makes him the perfect addition to our leadership team,” said Heath Clinton, CEO of Phase 2. “As we continue to grow and help more organizations harness the power of AI and software solutions, Rutz’s expertise will be instrumental in building lasting partnerships with clients who need durable software solutions.”

In his new role, Rutz will lead Phase 2’s business development efforts, focusing on expanding relationships with clients and identifying opportunities where the company’s applied intelligence expertise can drive meaningful business impact. Rutz’s appointment comes as Phase 2 continues to experience strong demand for its AI integration, software engineering, and digital transformation services.

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