Meet Team AMT

  • Sarah Carpenter

    OWNER

    Born and raised in upstate New York and moved to Atlanta in 1983. She attended college in New York and Georgia graduating from The Art Institute with a degree in Music & Video Production. Sarah started in the business working for Ted Borden and Associates as an agent, before gaining direct casting experience with Stilwell Casting. Eventually, Sarah started her own company, Carpenter Consulting, where she consulted and worked in all facets of film and commercial production. She learned the business of not for-profits working for The Winfield Consulting Group before coming back to the business with Arlene Wilson Management. A call from Kathy Hardegree with Atlanta Models & Talent, Inc. brought Sarah back to work as an agent.

  • Jason Lockhart

    PRESIDENT | HEAD OF TV & FILM

    Jason Lockhart relocated from Los Angeles to Atlanta in 2017 to become the Head of TV & Film for AMT. He is also a #1 best-selling author for his book Ask an Agent, and an accomplished filmmaker, having worked with National Lampoon and sold two feature films as an award-winning Writer/Director, one of which The CW picked up as a Movie of the Week. Having grown up as a child actor, Jason now has over 25 years of experience & education in the industry, but after bouncing around several seats in Hollywood, he finds it most rewarding behind the talent agent's desk, helping others pursue their dreams.

  • Kelly Nehmen

    TV & FILM AGENT

    After graduating from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Arts, Kelly moved back to her hometown of Atlanta, GA to capitalize on the city's thriving market for film and television production. Her hustle began by trying on a variety of hats within the industry. She worked as a set PA, interned with one of the largest local talent agencies, trained with prestigious casting directors for principal and extras casting, and then finally discovered her passion on a fast track agent path as an Associate at Atlanta Models and Talent. After 2 exciting years with AMT, she quickly grew into a TV/Film Talent Agent and continues to help the market expand and flourish on a daily basis. When not answering phones or emails, Kelly enjoys walking her dog Floppy on trails by the Chattahoochee River.

  • Madison Junod

    TV & FILM AGENT

    Madison Junod has found the perfect culmination for her passion in casting, acting, and production as a Film & TV agent with AMT. Orginally from the world of casting, she's worked on numerous award winning productions including True Detective, Watchmen, and House of Cards. After moving to Atlanta and putting her performance degree to work professionally acting around the Southeast she was offered a spot on The CW's Legacies production team where she worked closely with producers, directors, and writers finding a new passion for the business side of production. When asked to join the AMT Dream Team it was a match made in heaven! As an agent Madison loves empowering actors, creating with casting directors, and solving production's problems. As a human, she enjoys high thrill activities and curling up with a classic flick and her mainecoon named Kitah.

  • Caila Cordwell

    COMMERCIAL & VOICEOVER AGENT | SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

    Caila Cordwell graduated from Southeastern University with a BS in Film Production in the fall of 2016. Entering the company as an intern in spring 2017, she has now been AMT's SAG-AFTRA Commercial Agent since July 2019. Caila also runs the Voiceover department and manages AMT's social media accounts. In her spare time, Caila enjoys drinking craft coffee, reading classic literature, perusing fashion blogs, and spending too much time browsing the aisles at Target!

  • Julie Martin

    COMMERCIAL & PRINT AGENT

    Julie began her 30-year career in Atlanta with Arlene Wilson Management, creating their Children’s Division and later working in their Commercial, Print, Voiceover and Film Divisions. In 2008, she joined Ford Models and continued her career working for Click Models and BMG Atlanta booking actors and models in all divisions.

    In 2021, Julie joined Atlanta Models and Talent, Inc as their Commercial and Print Agent. AMT is one of Atlanta’s top agencies, and her goal is to continue to build their reputation and bring the Commercial and Print divisions to the next level. Outside of her job, Julie enjoys spending time with her family, friends, walking, and playing with her two lovable cats.

  • Kim Adams

    ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS MANAGER

    Kim joined AMT in the spring of 2022. She brings over 25 years of bookkeeping and business management experience to the agency. She has her own firm called Bubble Business Management and specializes in small businesses financial advisement. Kim is a QuickBooks Online Pro-Advisor and enjoys sharing her passion for the entrepreneurial spirit with everyone she connects with. When not busy overseeing business operations- she enjoys spending time with her daughter Tallulah, dog Buster, cat Steve and her husband Sean. She is also blessed with the wanderlust- so beach trips are a must!

  • Christian Higgins

    WEBSITE DESIGNER

    Christian, aka Chiggy, graduated from the Los Angeles Film School with a BS in Entertainment Business in 2020. He was also an Actor represented by AMT before making the switch to the business side of the industry. When not geeking out in front of a computer screen, Christian enjoys drinking craft beer and hanging out with his crazy Pit Bull called The Booch.