ACM Talent is a uniquely positioned management company representing the most accomplished and cutting edge industry talent. With unmatched experience in the industry, we connect top talent with the most influential brands and corporate leaders. Our unique marketing solutions empower talent to achieve their career ambitions with strategic precision and impact. 

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 strategic expertise that has defined his career, consistently transforming talent into multi-dimensional successes. Prior to co-founding ACM Talent, he spent over a decade at WME as a Vice President, representing A-list celebrity and branded talent while negotiating high-level deals for some of the most sought-after voices in the world. He is also the best-selling author of Instincts of a Talent Agent: Entrepreneurial Takeaways from an Industry Insider.  Marc is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law and admitted to practice in New York. At ACM, he leverages this background to structure impactful deals, protect client interests, and build long-term, sustainable careers. 

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

A native Angeleno and USC graduate, Melanie began her career at Abrams Artists Agency in 2007 and now thrives at ACM. With a sharp eye for talent and an unwavering commitment to advocacy, she specializes in discovering authentic voices, building brand partnerships, and negotiating deals that ensure talent receive the recognition and compensation they deserve. 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

Taylor Donohue Talent Manager

Taylor brings a strong background in influencer talent management, digital strategy, and brand partnerships, shaped by hands-on experience across the broader entertainment industry and artist management. Her work focuses on developing creator brands and managing campaigns from concept through execution. She is a genuine social media enthusiast and is deeply tapped into online culture, trends, and audience behavior. This allows her to advocate for creators and connect them with authentic opportunities that support career longevity. Taylor holds a Master’s degree in Music Business from Berklee College of Music and a Bachelor’s degree in Creative and Entertainment Industries from Belmont University. 

Contact Taylor: tdonohue@acmtalent.com

Colleen Colin Director of Project Management

Colleen Colin brings over 15 years of voiceover industry experience to ACM. Following a successful career managing day to day operations at Voicebank.net, and as a conduit to creatives and producers, her vast industry buyer relationships include advertising agencies, production companies and corporate brands.

Contact Colleen: ccolin@acmtalent.com