United Talent Agency has promoted 35 staffers to partner status, elevations that span 23 departments and multiple offices.
Hired from an existing group of agents and executives, the UTA 2026 Partner Class is credited by UTA CEO David Kramer with championing clients, building teams, and supporting UTA’s overall business.
The promotions took place across multiple divisions, including Filmed Entertainment, UTA LIVE (consisting of Comedy Touring, Music and Speakers), Creators, Klutch Sports Group, Sports and Brand Insights, Sports Media, Publishing, Technology, Strategy and Corporate Development, The Curtis Brown Group, Corporate Communications, IQ and Business Affairs.
The set of recent hires aims to reflect UTA’s core businesses and the agency’s newer areas and future as it expands and diversifies.
Kramer made the announcement, saying, “Congratulations to our new partners, whose contributions have been at the center of our momentum — championing clients, building teams, and pushing our business forward in a rapidly evolving industry. Their achievements exemplify what differentiates UTA: ambition paired with integrity, collaboration at the highest level, and a commitment to always looking ahead. Partnership is more than a title — it’s a recognition of impact, trust, and dedication to our clients and one another. As we enter our next phase of growth, their partnership will play a critical role in shaping the future of our agency.”
Below, a full list of UTA’s 2026 Partner Class.
Mahzad Babayan, Creators
Hanley Baxter, Filmed Entertainment/Talent
Christian Bernhardt, UTA LIVE/Music
Alisann Blood, UTA LIVE/Music Brand Partnerships
Brandi Brammer, UTA LIVE/Music
Jules De Lattre, UTA LIVE/Music
Ty Flynn, Creators
Janelle Francis, Finance, Klutch Sports Group
Jason Garber, Filmed Entertainment/Production Arts
Jonny Geller, The Curtis Brown Group
Abby Glusker, Filmed Entertainment/TV Lit
Amanda Hymson, Filmed Entertainment/MP Lit
Greg Iserson, Filmed Entertainment/TV Lit
Chris Jefferis, Finance
Justin Kao, IQ
Daniel Landver, Creators
Ernie Liu, Technology
Charlotte Perman, UTA LIVE/Speakers
Pilar Queen, Publishing
Caryn Rosoff, Sports and Brand Insights
Josh Rothstein, Strategy and Corporate Development
Claudia Russo, Corporate Communications
Lily Safran, Filmed Entertainment/TV Lit
Sara Schoch, UTA LIVE/Music Brand Partnerships
Joe Schwartz, UTA LIVE/Comedy Touring
Jerry Silbowitz, Sports Media
Lesley Silverman, Creators
Stephanie Smith, IQ
Max Stubblefield, Filmed Entertainment/Unscripted Television
Pasha Tasvibi, Business Affairs
Stephen Travierso, Filmed Entertainment/Talent
Elisa Vazzana, UTA LIVE/Music
Kevin Volchok, Filmed Entertainment/Talent
Paul Weis, Technology
Bjorn Wentlandt, UTA LIVE/Comedy Touring
James Wright, UTA LIVE/Music
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