Phil Sutfin CO-founder

Prior to co-founding ACM, Phil has been at the vanguard for the voiceover industry as both a talent manager and agent. At ICM in New York, he helmed one of the nation’s largest voice over departments offering complete services in commercials, promos, trailers, narrations, animation and celebrity endorsements. As a talent agent, Phil began his career at Don Buchwald Associates before founding the on-air promotions department at Schiffman, Eckman, Morrison & Marx (SEM&M). Most recently, Phil founded Flatirons Creative Management; a specialized voice-over firm. Phil has a BFA from University of Colorado, an MFA from Columbia University and currently resides in Manhattan.

Contact Phil: psutfin@acmtalent.com

Marc Guss Co-founder

Marc approaches ACM with the same tradition, passion and skill he has demonstrated throughout his career as an agent by turning talent into multi-dimensional industry successes. As agent and vice-president for over a decade at WME, Marc has represented A-list celebrity and branded talent while negotiating deals for the most sought after voices in the world. Prior to William Morris, Marc created the promo department at Abrams Artists, had a celebrity agent apprenticeship with SEM&M’s Fred Schiffman, and worked at CESD. Marc is a Syracuse University College of Law graduate, admitted to practice law in New York.

Contact Marc: mguss@acmtalent.com

Robyn Starr Executive Director; ACM East

Robyn has been one of the nations’ top voice over agents for over two decades at some of the most prestigious agencies in the nation. As an agent at Abrams Artists and then Don Buchwald Associates in New York she earned top praise for her collaborations with voice over performers, industry advertising giants and casting directors. Robyn’s passion for artist development has been a career long industry standard and her success nurturing client careers have made her one of the most sought out professionals in the business. Robyn attended the Newhouse School at Syracuse University where she majored in Television, Radio and Film Production.

Contact Robyn: rstarr@acmtalent.com

Erik Seastrand Executive Director; ACM West

Erik’s voiceover representation expertise is unparalleled in the industry at the very highest level. He joined ACM after 20 years as Head of WME’s Voiceover Department. Erik was tasked to helm the William Morris Agency Voiceover Department in 2000 where he continued through the merger with Endeavor all the way into 2020. Born and proudly raised in Chicago and Wisconsin, he began his representation career at CESD in Chicago before venturing West and joining ICM’s Commercial Department in LA. Erik is a resident of Los Angeles, an esteemed graduate of the University of Iowa and holds a law degree from Hamline University.

Contact Erik: eseastrand@acmtalent.com

Andrew Atkin Director of Promos, Trailers and Narration

Andrew brings a wealth of entertainment industry experience to the team at ACM.  He is a graduate of Ohio State University and subsequently received his MFA in Film and TV from Chapman University in California. He began his career in voice over in Los Angeles Sutton, Barth & Vennari (SBV) before advancing to the William Morris Agency where he pioneered the West Coast promo & trailer department. His creative expertise, allows him to nurture contacts in all areas of entertainment--from actors and producers, to a variety of decisions makers and creative personnel. Currently, he oversees all work related to trailers, movie promotions and advertising for ACM. 

Contact Andrew: aatkin@acmtalent.com

Jeffrey Umberger Talent Manager

Jeffrey Umberger joined forces with ACM Talent after 15 years of being a dynamic force in the burgeoning Atlanta voiceover community. He began his career as a casting producer in film, television, and advertising. In 2010, Jeffrey opened The Umberger Agency to address the vibrant and diverse needs of Atlanta’s creative marketplace. As a result, The Umberger Agency saw tremendous growth throughout the nation and internationally. Jeffrey is proud to be highly regarded as an advocate for performers’ rights.

Contact Jeffrey: jumberger@acmtalent.com

Melanie Thomas Talent Manager & Director of ANIMATION & VIDEO GAMES

As a unique veteran of the voiceover industry for over a dozen years, Melanie has put clients onto a myriad of wildly diverse commercials, on-air promos, trailers, narration, interactive and animation projects. The native Angeleno and USC graduate began her career in entertainment at Abrams Artists Agency (Los Angeles) in late 2007 and in short time was promoted to voiceover agent. Never one to settle, Melanie has grown with this ever-evolving industry and loves to bring new and exciting ideas to the table.

Contact Melanie: mthomas@acmtalent.com

Jake Gerloff Talent Manager

Jake Gerloff joined ACM Talent after quickly rising through the WME ranks in the voiceover department; becoming responsible for booking a sizable roster of talent for on-air promos, trailers, and narration projects. He represented a wide range of voices and brings fresh energy and knowledge in a variety of areas. Jake attended University of California, Davis where he graduated with a degree in Communications and Professional Writing.Contact Jake: jgerloff@acmtalent.com