Erica Bigley boasts a track record for enabling companies to achieve strategic and financial objectives.
Her passion to help companies and leaders share their stories, to create a voice for solutions to problems, and to expand narratives beyond just marketing has been the driving force behind her success. As vice president of corporate communications and branding at Ellie Mae, Bigley is responsible for driving the voice and vision of origination and acquisition technology within the company. Since joining Ellie Mae in 2015, Bigley also leads the external communications with lenders, partners and the media. She is also responsible for the internal communications to the nearly 2,000 Ellie Mae teammates, the company’s corporate full-service creative services function, content marketing including emails, blogs and videos, social media endeavors and the Ellie Mae website. Bigley’s leadership style channels a down-to-earth relatability which enables her to solve challenges that arise so her team can continue to move forward. Bigley also leads multiple events that focus on giving-back initiatives. One example is the Ellie Mae Classic Golf Tournament, which she developed and leads herself. In 2019, the tournament contributed more than $250,000 in total charitable donations, with $100,000 going to MBA Opens Doors.