Ariel Oltean

Ariel Oltean is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Team Leader for Internal Communications – Strategy and Engagement at Rocket Companies since June 2025. Prior to this role, Ariel spent nearly a decade at Crain Communications, where positions included Senior Director of Corporate Communications, Director of Corporate Communications, and Corporate Communications & Events Manager, overseeing all corporate communications for the media company and managing a small team. Previous roles include Marketing Coordinator at Crain's Detroit Business and Associate Managing Editor at Carbon Media Group. Ariel has a solid foundation in journalism, with early career experiences as a freelance reporter and managing editor for Central Michigan Life. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science from Central Michigan University.