Blue Sage Announces New CEO

Blue Sage, the developer of the first browser-based, end-to-end digital lending platform for the mortgage industry, announced the addition of former COO at Ellie Mae Joe Lagner as its CEO. In his position, Langer will be responsible for implementing the company’s strategic vision and establishing Blue Sage as the industry’s platform of choice for lenders seeking to provide every borrower a fast, efficient, and unique mortgage experience.

"Given Blue Sage's recent growth, we needed a veteran mortgage technology leader who understood the challenges today's lenders face and the demands of today's mortgage consumer," said Carmine Cacciavillani, Founder and Chairman of Blue Sage. "Joe has superior knowledge of the mortgage lending landscape and has successfully helped countless lenders adopt technology to improve efficiency and compliance. I can think of no one more equipped to take Blue Sage to the next level and revolutionize the way mortgages are produced."

According to the release, Langer has more than 25 years of executive experience in the financial services and software industry. Langer previously was COO, EVP and Chief Sales Officer at Ellie Mae and played a significant role in Ellie’s initial public offering and helped transfer the company’s loan origination software (Encompass) into an industry leader. Most recently, Langer served as president of PC Lender, a provider of SAAS mortgage lending solutions. Langner's previous roles include general manager and executive vice president for Sage Inc., a leading, global ERP & CRM provider, and senior vice president at Dun & Bradstreet, where he oversaw the expansion of the company's brand into the small business market.

"Today's mortgage lenders are at a crossroads, as very few are equipped with the type of all-in-one technology that allows them to truly give consumers the borrowing experience they are seeking," said Langner. "Blue Sage has literally reinvented mortgage production, allowing borrowers and lenders to seamlessly collaborate and create a fast, intuitive digital mortgage process.  I joined Blue Sage because I know what lenders need from a technology solution, and Blue Sage is it."