Erica Bines-Schepard
Founder, Executive Vice President
Ever since Erica can remember, acting has been her passion. After working as a child actor in television and film, she came to realize that musical theatre was her true calling. Her college career began at Syracuse University in their BFA Musical Theatre Program. However, after studying in London her sophomore year, she decided to move to New York City, where she graduated with a BA in Theatre and a Double Minor in Directing and Musical Theatre from Marymount Manhattan College. Soon afterwards, warm weather, beaches, and “the industry” brought her out west to Los Angeles, where she began her career as an Agent Trainee at United Talent Agency. She was put on a signing team at only 22 years old, and it was during this time that she came to realize that the big agency life wasn’t for her. She then had the pleasure of working for the CEO of The WB Television Network as his assistant. Nearly one year later, after her boss was let go as CEO, she found her way back to the agency world. This time, however, was completely different than before. She started as a junior agent and shortly thereafter, she became a talent agent, working for Global Artists Agency for three years. In the summer of 2006, Erica relocated back to New York City where she headed up Bloc New York’s Theatrical Department, growing it to over 50 working clients. Bloc decided to refocus their efforts, which in turn, lead Erica to rethink her career ambitions. Due to her incredible training in LA and the amazing relationships she had spent years cultivating in both NY and LA, she decided it was time to go out on her own. Thus, Headline Talent Agency was born.
Erica enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and their two dogs.
Ben Jordan
Partner, Senior Vice President of Talent
Born and raised on the backroads of Alabama, Ben got his first taste of the entertainment industry from Blue Grass Revivals at community fish fries. While attending The University of Alabama, he promoted several indie rock-n-roll bands. After graduating and moving to New York City, he started managing stand-up comedians. In 2011, Ben began interning at Headline Talent Agency, and shortly thereafter, he was asked to join the HTA team as an assistant. From there, Ben was promoted to Junior Talent Agent, then to Senior Agent and Partner. He is a three-time Heller Award Nominee.
Ben serves on the boards of multiple non-profits and spends much of his free time volunteering for social equity outreach.