Meet Team AMT…

Atlanta Models & Talent has assembled a team which honors the legacy of this great agency. Experience matters, and we’ve got tons of it!

  • Sarah Carpenter, Owner & Agent Extraordinaire

    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.

  • Caila Cordwell, Commercial & VO Agent

    Caila Cordwell graduated from Southeastern University with a BS in Film Production in the fall of 2016. She began as an intern in the spring of 2017 and quickly settled in as a commercial associate that summer. As of July 2019, she earned her agent’s license and now works as AMT’s SAG-AFTRA Commercial Agent. Caila is also the coordinator for AMT's Internship Program. In her spare time, she enjoys drinking craft coffee, reading classic literature, perusing fashion blogs, and spending too much time browsing the aisles at Target!

  • 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. Originating from the world of casting, she's worked on numerous award winning productions including True Detective, Watchmen, and Netflix’s first streaming original, House of Cards, as part of the Primetime Emmy winning team for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series under Laray Mayfield and Julie Schubert CSA. After moving to Atlanta to put her performance degree to work, she spent 5 years professionally acting full time in film & television throughout the Southeast. As part of The CW's Legacies production team she worked closely with producers, directors, and writers finding a new passion in the business side of production. When Jason Lockhart, Kelly Nehman, and Sarah Carpenter asked her to join the AMT Dream Team it was a match made in heaven! As an agent Madison is able to empower actors, create with casting directors, and solve production's problems all in the same day.

  • 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. During her extensive career, customer service was very important to her in addition to her drive and passion for this industry, which has made her very successful in her job.

    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.

  • Beverly Markell, Office & HR Manager

    Beverly grew up outside of Boston, and eventually moved down south in pursuit of warmer weather. She spent 30 years in hospitality, for both private and public corporations, but in 2020, was lured away by her longtime friend Sarah Carpenter, to come work with her and AMT. Sarah had faith in Beverly's business and customer service backgrounds, trusting full well she’d be a great fit with the team. And she was right! Her hobbies include playing tennis, time with her Atlanta family & friends, and chasing after her three crazy dogs.

  • Jasmine Johnson, Certified Bookkeeper

    Jasmine Johnson is our Accountant with over 10 years in the field. She has been handling the Accounting department’s duties since 2014. Jasmine has an Accounting practice, Square 1 Accounting, where she assists individuals with financial services as a seasoned Accountant and Accredited Financial Counselor®. In her spare time, she volunteers with nonprofits teaching financial literacy and business development. Her pride and joy are her two kids (Malia and Naomi) and her husband, Sidney. She deeply believes in self-care and indulges in beach trips, yoga, and quiet time reading when the chance presents itself.