JUSTIN KRAMER
President & Chief Executive Officer
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For over twenty-five years, Justin has honed a unique and impressive blend of experiences that include executive management, sales, operations, and finance in Canada, the United States and South Africa.
In 2003, Justin, together with group of private equity investors, purchased Talent Payment Services (TPS), and Justin was appointed CEO. Justin quickly led TPS’s growth and expanded its core business of performer payroll and associated broadcast business affairs offerings to Canadian, U.S. and international advertising agencies and brands producing commercials and short-form content in Canada.
Because of Justin’s forward thinking and TPS’s commitment to expanding industry knowledge and focus on customer service, The TEAM Companies acquired a majority interest in Talent Payment Services in 2012. Justin was soon appointed COO of The TEAM Companies, helping to form a superior leadership team that has grown TTC into an enterprise-level business service and technology solution for producing advertising content, music, concert tours and live events.
In 2017, Justin, along with Greg Smith and An De Vooght of TTC’s executive management team, led an investment in The TEAM Companies by private equity firm Torquest Partners. Subsequently, Justin was appointed President and CEO and will lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.
Justin graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
GREG SMITH
President
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Passionate about advertising, content, marketing and technology, Greg is a catalyst for delivering client satisfaction and business growth using his experience, skills and knowledge. As President of The TEAM Companies, Greg oversees the development and execution of TTC’s comprehensive payroll, business affairs and technology solutions.
Greg has been involved in marketing and technology for his entire career and held leadership positions such as COO, CRO and CMO of The TEAM Companies, CEO of iRGONOMIC, Global CIO of McCann Worldgroup, WW CIO of Universal McCann, CIO of Zenith Media, CIO of Initiative Media NA, Interim Global CIO of Ipsos, General Manager at Deluxe Advertising Solutions as well as building two businesses, Adserve and iRGONOMIC (now Magnet 360).
Greg first started driving growth and technology for The TEAM Companies as CMO and through his leadership, Greg has helped The TEAM Companies become one of the top content and production services businesses in the industry.
Additionally, Greg brings his experience of growing a business from the ground up. He launched iRGONOMIC in September 2011 — a marketing technology firm based in New York focused on innovation and marketing automation. The rapid growth of iRGONOMIC led to its success and, in June 2014, it became part of Magnet 360. Since 2004, Magnet 360 has been a Salesforce consulting and implementation partner focused on helping their clients to engage audiences in order to provide meaningful and measurable engagement for outcomes. Magnet 360 was named #34 in Forbes most promising companies in 2014.
All of these roles have put Greg on the forefront of content and technology and have fed his passion for creativity in marketing, technology enablement and leadership. Greg has been able to blend inward and outward facing solutions and to stay on top of the latest service offerings while bringing them to life using technology as the core enabler. Through a high level of commitment and the ability to deliver service and technology platforms, Greg has been able to drive efficiencies into the process of creating ideas and the execution of his work.
GREG SMITH
President
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Passionate about advertising, content, marketing and technology, Greg is a catalyst for delivering client satisfaction and business growth using his experience, skills and knowledge. As President of The TEAM Companies, Greg oversees the development and execution of TTC’s comprehensive payroll, business affairs and technology solutions.
Greg has been involved in marketing and technology for his entire career and held leadership positions such as COO, CRO and CMO of The TEAM Companies, CEO of iRGONOMIC, Global CIO of McCann Worldgroup, WW CIO of Universal McCann, CIO of Zenith Media, CIO of Initiative Media NA, Interim Global CIO of Ipsos, General Manager at Deluxe Advertising Solutions as well as building two businesses, Adserve and iRGONOMIC (now Magnet 360).
Greg first started driving growth and technology for The TEAM Companies as CMO and through his leadership, Greg has helped The TEAM Companies become one of the top content and production services businesses in the industry.
Additionally, Greg brings his experience of growing a business from the ground up. He launched iRGONOMIC in September 2011 — a marketing technology firm based in New York focused on innovation and marketing automation. The rapid growth of iRGONOMIC led to its success and, in June 2014, it became part of Magnet 360. Since 2004, Magnet 360 has been a Salesforce consulting and implementation partner focused on helping their clients to engage audiences in order to provide meaningful and measurable engagement for outcomes. Magnet 360 was named #34 in Forbes most promising companies in 2014.
All of these roles have put Greg on the forefront of content and technology and have fed his passion for creativity in marketing, technology enablement and leadership. Greg has been able to blend inward and outward facing solutions and to stay on top of the latest service offerings while bringing them to life using technology as the core enabler. Through a high level of commitment and the ability to deliver service and technology platforms, Greg has been able to drive efficiencies into the process of creating ideas and the execution of his work.
MUJEEBUR RAHMANSAHER
MUJEEBUR RAHMANSAHER
Chief Technology Officer
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There are three themes that are consistent in the professional anecdotes told about Mujeebur by his peers, the recommendations from former colleagues and employers, and the comments made by others at The TEAM Companies. They are that Mujeebur is an outstanding knowledge resource for a wide range of technologies. He’s a strategic thinker and leader who sees the long-range plan and understands what technology solutions will help a company get there. And he balances his ‘get-it-done’ drive with a pleasant and fun persona.
These three core traits in Mujeebur’s ascent at The TEAM Companies where he began working in 2016 as the Vice President of Information Technologies and within a year attained the role of Chief Technology Officer. As CTO he leads teams in technology product development for applications designed to improve our clients’ management of the creation and use of their advertising and entertainment assets, technology solutions to help streamline internal workflows across TTC divisions and departments, and IT support throughout the network of TTC offices throughout North America.
Mujeebur began his career in New York working for the City of New York as a system and web developer. In 2005 he joined Deluxe as a senior technology manager and for ten years spearheaded technology efforts for several divisions including Deluxe Media Management, Deluxe Laboratories, and Deluxe Entertainment Services.
During his time at Deluxe, he worked on a project in California and fell in love with the weather. Soon after he decided to relocate to Los Angles permanently. When he is not devoting time helping take The TEAM Companies to the next level, he is devoting time to his two sons enjoying bike trips and LA sunshine.
MUJEEBUR RAHMANSAHER
Chief Technology Officer
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There are three themes that are consistent in the professional anecdotes told about Mujeebur by his peers, the recommendations from former colleagues and employers, and the comments made by others at The TEAM Companies. They are that Mujeebur is an outstanding knowledge resource for a wide range of technologies. He’s a strategic thinker and leader who sees the long-range plan and understands what technology solutions will help a company get there. And he balances his ‘get-it-done’ drive with a pleasant and fun persona.
These three core traits in Mujeebur’s ascent at The TEAM Companies where he began working in 2016 as the Vice President of Information Technologies and within a year attained the role of Chief Technology Officer. As CTO he leads teams in technology product development for applications designed to improve our clients’ management of the creation and use of their advertising and entertainment assets, technology solutions to help streamline internal workflows across TTC divisions and departments, and IT support throughout the network of TTC offices throughout North America.
Mujeebur began his career in New York working for the City of New York as a system and web developer. In 2005 he joined Deluxe as a senior technology manager and for ten years spearheaded technology efforts for several divisions including Deluxe Media Management, Deluxe Laboratories, and Deluxe Entertainment Services.
During his time at Deluxe, he worked on a project in California and fell in love with the weather. Soon after he decided to relocate to Los Angles permanently. When he is not devoting time helping take The TEAM Companies to the next level, he is devoting time to his two sons enjoying bike trips and LA sunshine.
RORI FLOYD
Sr. VP, Global Talent & Business Affairs
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As Senior Vice President working out of New York, Rori leads our Talent & Business Affairs team globally, working with key clients to ascertain their needs based on the creative goals.
Rori’s first job out of college was for Smithsonian’s Air & Space Magazine. So, it was fitting that when she began working in advertising, trafficking commercials to destinations far & wide was a key part of her job. Rori managed talent and traffic for Lockhart & Pettus before joining Uniworld Group in the same capacity, but handling larger budgets while also establishing a historical database for commercials produced for past & present clients as well as overseeing the creation of a talent rights expiration date alert database.
Her professionalism and ever-expanding business affairs knowledge led to her promotion to Director of Business Affairs for Uniworld. Then, like all people who are stellar at their job, she was quickly sought after by many in the ad world. It wasn’t long before she made the leap to Euro RSCG as their Director of Talent Affairs.
At Euro Rori negotiated celebrity endorsement agreements, music licenses, Union performer rates and off shore/non-union talent rates and agreements and tracked and dispersed talent reuse budgets in excess of $15 Million. She also negotiated trademark, copyright and intellectual property licensing.
It was Rori’s well-rounded experience, her subject matter expertise, and her customer-first attitude that made her a perfect fit for The TEAM Companies, first as Director of Business Affairs and now as Senior Vice President of Global Talent & Business Affairs.
RORI FLOYD
Sr. VP, Global Talent & Business Affairs
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As Senior Vice President working out of New York, Rori leads our Talent & Business Affairs team globally, working with key clients to ascertain their needs based on the creative goals.
Rori’s first job out of college was for Smithsonian’s Air & Space Magazine. So, it was fitting that when she began working in advertising, trafficking commercials to destinations far & wide was a key part of her job. Rori managed talent and traffic for Lockhart & Pettus before joining Uniworld Group in the same capacity, but handling larger budgets while also establishing a historical database for commercials produced for past & present clients as well as overseeing the creation of a talent rights expiration date alert database.
Her professionalism and ever-expanding business affairs knowledge led to her promotion to Director of Business Affairs for Uniworld. Then, like all people who are stellar at their job, she was quickly sought after by many in the ad world. It wasn’t long before she made the leap to Euro RSCG as their Director of Talent Affairs.
At Euro Rori negotiated celebrity endorsement agreements, music licenses, Union performer rates and off shore/non-union talent rates and agreements and tracked and dispersed talent reuse budgets in excess of $15 Million. She also negotiated trademark, copyright and intellectual property licensing.
It was Rori’s well-rounded experience, her subject matter expertise, and her customer-first attitude that made her a perfect fit for The TEAM Companies, first as Director of Business Affairs and now as Senior Vice President of Global Talent & Business Affairs.
JEFF ROGERS
Sr. VP/Strategic Technology & Operational Management
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With over 30 years of IT and industry experience, Jeff Rogers is responsible for managing special projects to advance The TEAM Companies’ IT infrastructure, software development, and the introduction of new technologies.
Jeff’s initial foray into IT was during the early 1980s developing video games for Atari computers, followed by an 18 month stint working with Tandex Electronics Test Lab. In 1985 Jeff branched out into the talent payments industry, joining Talent Payments Inc. (TPI) as an account coordinator, where he learned the basics as well as the nuances of the SAG, AFTRA, AFM, and Industrials contracts. In 1987 he departed TPI and moved to Special Artist Talent Agency, where he broadened his experience to include the agency side of talent management.
In 1993 Jeff joined TEAM, where his talent payment and IT background made him an ideal candidate to manage the company’s technology infrastructure and software development. During his first two years he directed the redesign of TEAM’s internal and client facing applications. In 1995 Jeff was placed in charge of all billing operations and was later named Operations Manager. Jeff eventually rose to the position of Vice President of Information Technologies, during which time he spearheaded the implementation of TEAM’s web-based online client system that is known to users as TOCS.
Jeff departed TEAM in 2007 to become Chief Operating Officer of Mola Inc., a Los Angeles based full-package clothing manufacturer for noted brands including Juicy Couture, BeBe, True Religion, and Guess. As a rapidly growing company that produced upwards of 350,000 garments per month, Jeff successfully implemented A2000, an ERP system specifically designed for the garment manufacturing industry, to manage all design, inventory, supply chain, order fulfilment and distribution.
Jeff returned to, what then had become, The TEAM Companies in 2012 where he served as CTO for five years before focusing his energies on key initiatives within the company. With his combined talent payment and IT experience he brings a big-picture perspective to the projects he spearheads.
JEFF ROGERS
Sr. VP/Strategic Technology & Operational Management
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With over 30 years of IT and industry experience, Jeff Rogers is responsible for managing special projects to advance The TEAM Companies’ IT infrastructure, software development, and the introduction of new technologies.
Jeff’s initial foray into IT was during the early 1980s developing video games for Atari computers, followed by an 18 month stint working with Tandex Electronics Test Lab. In 1985 Jeff branched out into the talent payments industry, joining Talent Payments Inc. (TPI) as an account coordinator, where he learned the basics as well as the nuances of the SAG, AFTRA, AFM, and Industrials contracts. In 1987 he departed TPI and moved to Special Artist Talent Agency, where he broadened his experience to include the agency side of talent management.
In 1993 Jeff joined TEAM, where his talent payment and IT background made him an ideal candidate to manage the company’s technology infrastructure and software development. During his first two years he directed the redesign of TEAM’s internal and client facing applications. In 1995 Jeff was placed in charge of all billing operations and was later named Operations Manager. Jeff eventually rose to the position of Vice President of Information Technologies, during which time he spearheaded the implementation of TEAM’s web-based online client system that is known to users as TOCS.
Jeff departed TEAM in 2007 to become Chief Operating Officer of Mola Inc., a Los Angeles based full-package clothing manufacturer for noted brands including Juicy Couture, BeBe, True Religion, and Guess. As a rapidly growing company that produced upwards of 350,000 garments per month, Jeff successfully implemented A2000, an ERP system specifically designed for the garment manufacturing industry, to manage all design, inventory, supply chain, order fulfilment and distribution.
Jeff returned to, what then had become, The TEAM Companies in 2012 where he served as CTO for five years before focusing his energies on key initiatives within the company. With his combined talent payment and IT experience he brings a big-picture perspective to the projects he spearheads.
JOCELYN HOWARD
VP, Global Business Affairs / Business Affairs Division
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As VP of Global Business Affairs, Jocelyn is based in New York but a piece of her heart will always remain in Chicago. A true Chicagoan, Jocelyn got her first taste of the advertising world as an Executive Assistant at J. Walter Thompson before shifting to support their Business Affairs Department. Jocelyn started learning the BA ropes by getting acquainted with all things traffic and clearance. Looking to grow her knowledge and set a career trajectory, Jocelyn joined one of the newer members of the Omnicom family, Element 79, as a Broadcast Traffic Manager. From there she had the opportunity to expand into talent, taking on the role of Broadcast Talent Manager, which allowed her to learn the complexities of talent working on name brands like Gatorade and Quaker. While at Element 79, she also took on production business management, including music licensing.
Jocelyn moved to Draftfcb to work as a Talent Manager on brands such as KFC and Taco Bell. Since this allowed her to gain experience in handling SAG-AFTRA agreements and rules, a colleague at TEAM persuaded Jocelyn to move to New York to work for TEAM’s signatory company, Talent Solutions. As a Business & Creative Strategist there, Jocelyn honed her expertise in union contracts, non-union industry standards and labor laws. Jocelyn used those same skills when she moved to Mother New York, becoming their first Head of the Business Affairs & Talent Department. Jocelyn crafted many of the department processes and procedures from scratch, while simultaneously working directly with celebrities for clients like Burger King, Stella Artois and Target.
Her experience leading that Business Affairs team made her a natural fit for the Director of Business Affairs role at agency Droga5. While leading the team there, she worked on numerous Super Bowl spots including the 2019 Game of Thrones X Bud Light crossover spot. Jocelyn continued to collaborate regularly with her former colleagues at TEAM, which by then had rebranded as The TEAM Companies (TTC).
The TEAM Companies was developing a substantial Business Affairs division and needed the experience and leadership qualities Jocelyn possessed. Seeing an opportunity to join a very active division of a growing company, Jocelyn re-joined TTC as Executive Director of Business Affairs. Since then, the Business Affairs Division has doubled in size. After a year of remarkable work and impressive attention to detail, Jocelyn became Vice President of Global Business Affairs, reflecting the scope of international projects that TTC’s Business Affairs team now handles. Jocelyn also oversees the expanding number of staff members embedded directly within agency clients. Even with her current leadership responsibilities, Jocelyn still enjoys the nuts and bolts of Business Affairs and can often be found calculating a complicated estimate for a key client or assisting in a celebrity negotiation.
JOCELYN HOWARD
VP, Global Business Affairs / Business Affairs Division
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As VP of Global Business Affairs, Jocelyn is based in New York but a piece of her heart will always remain in Chicago. A true Chicagoan, Jocelyn got her first taste of the advertising world as an Executive Assistant at J. Walter Thompson before shifting to support their Business Affairs Department. Jocelyn started learning the BA ropes by getting acquainted with all things traffic and clearance. Looking to grow her knowledge and set a career trajectory, Jocelyn joined one of the newer members of the Omnicom family, Element 79, as a Broadcast Traffic Manager. From there she had the opportunity to expand into talent, taking on the role of Broadcast Talent Manager, which allowed her to learn the complexities of talent working on name brands like Gatorade and Quaker. While at Element 79, she also took on production business management, including music licensing.
Jocelyn moved to Draftfcb to work as a Talent Manager on brands such as KFC and Taco Bell. Since this allowed her to gain experience in handling SAG-AFTRA agreements and rules, a colleague at TEAM persuaded Jocelyn to move to New York to work for TEAM’s signatory company, Talent Solutions. As a Business & Creative Strategist there, Jocelyn honed her expertise in union contracts, non-union industry standards and labor laws. Jocelyn used those same skills when she moved to Mother New York, becoming their first Head of the Business Affairs & Talent Department. Jocelyn crafted many of the department processes and procedures from scratch, while simultaneously working directly with celebrities for clients like Burger King, Stella Artois and Target.
Her experience leading that Business Affairs team made her a natural fit for the Director of Business Affairs role at agency Droga5. While leading the team there, she worked on numerous Super Bowl spots including the 2019 Game of Thrones X Bud Light crossover spot. Jocelyn continued to collaborate regularly with her former colleagues at TEAM, which by then had rebranded as The TEAM Companies (TTC).
The TEAM Companies was developing a substantial Business Affairs division and needed the experience and leadership qualities Jocelyn possessed. Seeing an opportunity to join a very active division of a growing company, Jocelyn re-joined TTC as Executive Director of Business Affairs. Since then, the Business Affairs Division has doubled in size. After a year of remarkable work and impressive attention to detail, Jocelyn became Vice President of Global Business Affairs, reflecting the scope of international projects that TTC’s Business Affairs team now handles. Jocelyn also oversees the expanding number of staff members embedded directly within agency clients. Even with her current leadership responsibilities, Jocelyn still enjoys the nuts and bolts of Business Affairs and can often be found calculating a complicated estimate for a key client or assisting in a celebrity negotiation.
ANA MIRIC
Director of Business Affairs & VP, Operations / TTC Canada
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Ana dove into the world of talent and traffic at Omnicom Broadcast Services (OBS), Omnicom’s shared Traffic & Talent Department, where she spent a decade working with numerous Omnicom agencies including Downtown Partners, DDB, BBDO and Juniper Park. Ana gained valuable experience while working on large multinational clients like PepsiCo and Clorox. Eventually, her work with PepsiCo led her to leave OBS and join Juniper Park as a Business Manager – Broadcast & Digital, to focus on business affairs for PepsiCo’s Global Nutrition Group. Ever since her time at OBS, Ana has been driven to establish, develop and expand the world of business affairs in Canada.
In 2012 Ana joined TPS in Toronto, The TEAM Companies’ largest payment provider for actors, models and other performers working in Canada. From the minute she joined TPS, Ana proceeded to learn as much as she could about the intricacies of talent payment while building a successful Business Affairs team at TTC Canada as a Senior Account Manager. She honed her expertise by guiding many foreign productions through the Canadian commercial production landscape and became a trusted resource for intricate multi-union productions. After being elevated to Director of Business Affairs in Canada, Ana continued to grow her team of experts, seeking out those well-versed in the complexities of Canadian talent union agreements.
Her interest in all aspects of the business, from streamlining everyday tasks to ensuring TTC was in tune with industry trends, led to her taking on the additional role of Vice President of Operations in Canada. This role allows her to strategize on a larger scale about innovative solutions to client problems as well as foster industry relationships.
ANA MIRIC
Director of Business Affairs & VP, Operations / TTC Canada
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Ana dove into the world of talent and traffic at Omnicom Broadcast Services (OBS), Omnicom’s shared Traffic & Talent Department, where she spent a decade working with numerous Omnicom agencies including Downtown Partners, DDB, BBDO and Juniper Park. Ana gained valuable experience while working on large multinational clients like PepsiCo and Clorox. Eventually, her work with PepsiCo led her to leave OBS and join Juniper Park as a Business Manager – Broadcast & Digital, to focus on business affairs for PepsiCo’s Global Nutrition Group. Ever since her time at OBS, Ana has been driven to establish, develop and expand the world of business affairs in Canada.
In 2012 Ana joined TPS in Toronto, The TEAM Companies’ largest payment provider for actors, models and other performers working in Canada. From the minute she joined TPS, Ana proceeded to learn as much as she could about the intricacies of talent payment while building a successful Business Affairs team at TTC Canada as a Senior Account Manager. She honed her expertise by guiding many foreign productions through the Canadian commercial production landscape and became a trusted resource for intricate multi-union productions. After being elevated to Director of Business Affairs in Canada, Ana continued to grow her team of experts, seeking out those well-versed in the complexities of Canadian talent union agreements.
Her interest in all aspects of the business, from streamlining everyday tasks to ensuring TTC was in tune with industry trends, led to her taking on the additional role of Vice President of Operations in Canada. This role allows her to strategize on a larger scale about innovative solutions to client problems as well as foster industry relationships.
JULIE THOMPSON
VP/Client Services
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The story of Julie Thompson’s career begins in a book store in the land of Calabasas where, once upon a time, she was a well-respected manager and trainer for Walden Books and then Barnes & Noble.
One day, out of the blue, a friend from a land not so far away (L.A.) told Julie of a world called commercials where people got paid to pretend to be someone else in order to sell products. However, there were special rules for paying these pretenders (known as “Talent”) and those rules were encased in the complex pages of what are called the SAG & AFTRA commercial agreements. It took wizards to decipher these agreements and this Intrigued Julie. Always up for an adventure, she joined her friend in the Talent division of Media Services to learn the craft.
While at Media Services she heard of Shannon Kerns, a grand wizard of the SAG & AFTRA contracts. In hopes that Shannon was looking for an apprentice, Julie reached out to her at Cast & Crew. She struck a chord with the oracle of these union contracts and was invited to join Shannon and her crew of merry people.
Julie quickly absorbed the wisdom and strategic thinking of this knowledgeable mentor & when the opportunity came for Shannon to move the entire group to TEAM, Julie followed without hesitation.
The knowledge that she has gleaned by deeply immersing herself in the SAG/AFTRA agreements and applying them in many unique circumstances has provided Julie with deep insight and catapulted her through the ranks at The TEAM Companies, first to the role of Manager of their Talent division on the west coast and then as Director, Client Service & Operations. After serving as Vice President of Talent & Production, she is now Vice President of Client Services, putting her her first-hand knowledge of the client experience to work.
Julie continues to work closely with clients to understand the nuances of their projects and then matches the most appropriate person on her staff to help find the best solution so that they live happily ever after.
JULIE THOMPSON
VP/Client Services
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The story of Julie Thompson’s career begins in a book store in the land of Calabasas where, once upon a time, she was a well-respected manager and trainer for Walden Books and then Barnes & Noble.
One day, out of the blue, a friend from a land not so far away (L.A.) told Julie of a world called commercials where people got paid to pretend to be someone else in order to sell products. However, there were special rules for paying these pretenders (known as “Talent”) and those rules were encased in the complex pages of what are called the SAG & AFTRA commercial agreements. It took wizards to decipher these agreements and this Intrigued Julie. Always up for an adventure, she joined her friend in the Talent division of Media Services to learn the craft.
While at Media Services she heard of Shannon Kerns, a grand wizard of the SAG & AFTRA contracts. In hopes that Shannon was looking for an apprentice, Julie reached out to her at Cast & Crew. She struck a chord with the oracle of these union contracts and was invited to join Shannon and her crew of merry people.
Julie quickly absorbed the wisdom and strategic thinking of this knowledgeable mentor & when the opportunity came for Shannon to move the entire group to TEAM, Julie followed without hesitation.
The knowledge that she has gleaned by deeply immersing herself in the SAG/AFTRA agreements and applying them in many unique circumstances has provided Julie with deep insight and catapulted her through the ranks at The TEAM Companies, first to the role of Manager of their Talent division on the west coast and then as Director, Client Service & Operations. After serving as Vice President of Talent & Production, she is now Vice President of Client Services, putting her her first-hand knowledge of the client experience to work.
Julie continues to work closely with clients to understand the nuances of their projects and then matches the most appropriate person on her staff to help find the best solution so that they live happily ever after.
LORI TEDDS
VP/Music
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Joining TEAM in 2007, Lori Tedds is the quintessential music insider. Born into a musical family, Lori’s passion for music was formed at an early age. Her musical ambitions quickly led her to the music industry beginning at ABC Records. From there, Lori joined a team of Unit Managers at ABC TV where she worked annually on The American Music Awards and The Academy Awards. She also worked on General Hospital during the now infamous “Luke & Laura Wedding” era. Then, when opportunity presented itself to enhance her music experience further, Lori seized it by returning to the record industry with a cherished tenure at Geffen Records.
Lori’s career has also included live shows, Manager of A&R (Artist & Repertoire) for Windham Hill Records and A&R Administration for IGA (Interscope/Geffen/A&M). Lori joined the Buena Vista Music Group in 2000 where she became Director of A&R Administration.
Throughout Lori’s career she has developed personal and professional ties with some of the most highly regarded professionals in the business. Her in-depth knowledge of the inner-workings of the music industry and her insight into client’s needs has made her an invaluable asset for The TEAM Companies.
LORI TEDDS
VP/Music
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Joining TEAM in 2007, Lori Tedds is the quintessential music insider. Born into a musical family, Lori’s passion for music was formed at an early age. Her musical ambitions quickly led her to the music industry beginning at ABC Records. From there, Lori joined a team of Unit Managers at ABC TV where she worked annually on The American Music Awards and The Academy Awards. She also worked on General Hospital during the now infamous “Luke & Laura Wedding” era. Then, when opportunity presented itself to enhance her music experience further, Lori seized it by returning to the record industry with a cherished tenure at Geffen Records.
Lori’s career has also included live shows, Manager of A&R (Artist & Repertoire) for Windham Hill Records and A&R Administration for IGA (Interscope/Geffen/A&M). Lori joined the Buena Vista Music Group in 2000 where she became Director of A&R Administration.
Throughout Lori’s career she has developed personal and professional ties with some of the most highly regarded professionals in the business. Her in-depth knowledge of the inner-workings of the music industry and her insight into client’s needs has made her an invaluable asset for The TEAM Companies.
MARK EGMON
VP/Marketing & Corporate Communications
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An enthusiast about marketing and production, Mark has held a number of positions in the content creation ecosystem. After earning his Master’s Degree in communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, Mark worked as a location scout and manager on films and television shows. He eventually moved to commercial production in the on-set leadership position of Assistant Director. Mark’s interest in the details of the entire production process made his ascent to the role of producer a logical step. As a producer, Mark worked for a number of well-respected commercial production companies and advertising agencies.
While Executive Producing in Chicago, Mark served a six year term as President of AICP’s Midwest region during which time he co-founded the Illinois Production Alliance. He served as that organization’s first president and positioned the IPA to have an instrumental role in the creation and passing of Illinois’s film and commercial tax incentive. The incentive spurred the return of production to Illinois, reaching record levels of nearly $500 Million in 2016.
Mark was an early entrant in the field of Branded Entertainment and understands the business challenges that production and post-production companies face when taking on more comprehensive roles in the creation of advertising content for multiple media. While in this space, Mark took a hands-on approach working with clients on brand strategy, marketplace positioning and how that dovetails into sales. It was during this time that Mark began working with TEAM, eventually taking a lead role in the company’s marketing, communications and business development initiatives.
Mark is based in The TEAM Companies’ Chicago office.
MARK EGMON
VP/Marketing & Corporate Communications
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An enthusiast about marketing and production, Mark has held a number of positions in the content creation ecosystem. After earning his Master’s Degree in communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, Mark worked as a location scout and manager on films and television shows. He eventually moved to commercial production in the on-set leadership position of Assistant Director. Mark’s interest in the details of the entire production process made his ascent to the role of producer a logical step. As a producer, Mark worked for a number of well-respected commercial production companies and advertising agencies.
While Executive Producing in Chicago, Mark served a six year term as President of AICP’s Midwest region during which time he co-founded the Illinois Production Alliance. He served as that organization’s first president and positioned the IPA to have an instrumental role in the creation and passing of Illinois’s film and commercial tax incentive. The incentive spurred the return of production to Illinois, reaching record levels of nearly $500 Million in 2016.
Mark was an early entrant in the field of Branded Entertainment and understands the business challenges that production and post-production companies face when taking on more comprehensive roles in the creation of advertising content for multiple media. While in this space, Mark took a hands-on approach working with clients on brand strategy, marketplace positioning and how that dovetails into sales. It was during this time that Mark began working with TEAM, eventually taking a lead role in the company’s marketing, communications and business development initiatives.
Mark is based in The TEAM Companies’ Chicago office.
CANDICE BRAUER
VP / Tours & Live Events
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Candice is the Vice President of The TEAM Companies’ Tours and Live Events payroll department and an example of the loyalty many of our staff have for TTC, having launched her career with the organization after graduating from San Diego State University in 1995. Candice began building her in-depth experience in the Music Payroll Department, working with studio and TV/film contracts. She went on to play an integral role in launching a practice within the payroll division dedicated to the unique needs of managing payroll for the concert tour and live event space.
In 1999, Candice’s desire to deepen her union knowledge led her to temporarily leave TTC. For the next five years she oversaw internal payroll for KTTV Fox Channel 11, building up both industry insight and payroll knowledge.
Candice rejoined TTC in 2004 working across the payroll disciplines dedicated to music, concert tours and live events. In 2006, Candice was promoted to Supervisor of the Tours Payroll Department.
After twelve years of accruing experience in this role, Candice was promoted to Senior Manager and then Vice President of the Tours & Live Events Department. She leads her team by encouraging a strong commitment to client service and a steady awareness of the changing, complex regulations surrounding the payrolling of global concert tours and live events. With her vast knowledge of international and multi-state payroll processing, Candice is an important member of our Burbank office.
CANDICE BRAUER
VP / Tours & Live Events
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Candice is the Vice President of The TEAM Companies’ Tours and Live Events payroll department and an example of the loyalty many of our staff have for TTC, having launched her career with the organization after graduating from San Diego State University in 1995. Candice began building her in-depth experience in the Music Payroll Department, working with studio and TV/film contracts. She went on to play an integral role in launching a practice within the payroll division dedicated to the unique needs of managing payroll for the concert tour and live event space.
In 1999, Candice’s desire to deepen her union knowledge led her to temporarily leave TTC. For the next five years she oversaw internal payroll for KTTV Fox Channel 11, building up both industry insight and payroll knowledge.
Candice rejoined TTC in 2004 working across the payroll disciplines dedicated to music, concert tours and live events. In 2006, Candice was promoted to Supervisor of the Tours Payroll Department.
After twelve years of accruing experience in this role, Candice was promoted to Senior Manager and then Vice President of the Tours & Live Events Department. She leads her team by encouraging a strong commitment to client service and a steady awareness of the changing, complex regulations surrounding the payrolling of global concert tours and live events. With her vast knowledge of international and multi-state payroll processing, Candice is an important member of our Burbank office.
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KEVIN ROEN
VP, Talent Payroll Systems & Processes
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A member of The TEAM Companies for over a decade, Kevin has held every role within the Talent Payroll Department hierarchy, starting out as a Payroll Clerk and rising through the ranks to occupy his current role as VP of Talent Payroll Systems & Processes.
Kevin hails from Detroit where he spent his early career in retail management and helping run his family’s daycare business. These roles helped Kevin hone his knack for client service, especially managing the understandably protective, and sometimes overprotective, nature of the day care’s parent-clients.
Once at TTC, Kevin quickly learned the nuances of the union agreements, labor laws and tax codes that impact paying performers in advertising. His management ability and passion for client service led to leadership roles as Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, and eventually Manager and then Director of the Talent Payroll Department.
With each new role, Kevin accrued more on-the-ground experience. Using insights he gleaned from clients, he leveraged these observations to create new internal processes which he applied to the department as a whole. Kevin’s institutional knowledge, strong client relationships and laser focus on exceeding client expectations gave him a unique perspective into how to build TTC’s Talent Payroll Department into one of the strongest in the industry.
Now as VP of Talent Payroll Systems & Processes, Kevin oversees talent payroll across TTC’s U.S. offices. He also works closely with the IT Department on designing and testing system upgrades, pairing his knowledge of our proprietary software platforms with his understanding of the client experience.
KEVIN ROEN
VP, Talent Payroll Systems & Processes
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A member of The TEAM Companies for over a decade, Kevin has held every role within the Talent Payroll Department hierarchy, starting out as a Payroll Clerk and rising through the ranks to occupy his current role as VP of Talent Payroll Systems & Processes.
Kevin hails from Detroit where he spent his early career in retail management and helping run his family’s daycare business. These roles helped Kevin hone his knack for client service, especially managing the understandably protective, and sometimes overprotective, nature of the day care’s parent-clients.
Once at TTC, Kevin quickly learned the nuances of the union agreements, labor laws and tax codes that impact paying performers in advertising. His management ability and passion for client service led to leadership roles as Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, and eventually Manager and then Director of the Talent Payroll Department.
With each new role, Kevin accrued more on-the-ground experience. Using insights he gleaned from clients, he leveraged these observations to create new internal processes which he applied to the department as a whole. Kevin’s institutional knowledge, strong client relationships and laser focus on exceeding client expectations gave him a unique perspective into how to build TTC’s Talent Payroll Department into one of the strongest in the industry.
Now as VP of Talent Payroll Systems & Processes, Kevin oversees talent payroll across TTC’s U.S. offices. He also works closely with the IT Department on designing and testing system upgrades, pairing his knowledge of our proprietary software platforms with his understanding of the client experience.
ADRIANA LIMON
Product Director/Information Technology
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Adriana’s management strength and client focus was developed during her several years working in retail. From the niche specialty store clientele of Victoria’s Secret to the large diverse customer base of Robinson’s May (now Macy’s), Adriana’s understanding of the needs of her customers made her stand out as a superior manager of those who reported to her and a sought-after resource for customers.
Adriana also worked in bookkeeping in her family’s business. So, in 2005 she jumped at the opportunity to merge all of her skills when a position became available in TEAM’s talent payroll department. In the eleven years that followed Adriana rose from a payroll coordinator to account manager to co-managing the Talent Payroll department in The TEAM Companies’ LA office, the largest talent department in the TEAM Companies’ network of offices. After serving as Manager of our Client Services team, she became Product Director of IT, a role that combines her client experience with her knowledge of our technology offerings.
ADRIANA LIMON
Product Director/Information Technology
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Adriana’s management strength and client focus was developed during her several years working in retail. From the niche specialty store clientele of Victoria’s Secret to the large diverse customer base of Robinson’s May (now Macy’s), Adriana’s understanding of the needs of her customers made her stand out as a superior manager of those who reported to her and a sought-after resource for customers.
Adriana also worked in bookkeeping in her family’s business. So, in 2005 she jumped at the opportunity to merge all of her skills when a position became available in TEAM’s talent payroll department. In the eleven years that followed Adriana rose from a payroll coordinator to account manager to co-managing the Talent Payroll department in The TEAM Companies’ LA office, the largest talent department in the TEAM Companies’ network of offices. After serving as Manager of our Client Services team, she became Product Director of IT, a role that combines her client experience with her knowledge of our technology offerings.
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HAZEL GARGANERA
Senior Manager, Print & Crew /Production & Print Payroll
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Hazel’s proficiency in production accounting comes from her time spent helping managing the accounting and other financial aspects of projects at renowned commercial production company, Pytka, as well as at the animation powerhouse, Dreamworks. Her time spent at Pytka and Dreamworks, coupled with her years working in production payroll for Media Services and Bon Bon Entertainment has provided Hazel with extensive into the financial management of production as well as a thorough understanding of the DGA, IATSE and Teamsters labor agreements.
HAZEL GARGANERA
Senior Manager, Print & Crew /Production & Print Payroll
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Hazel’s proficiency in production accounting comes from her time spent helping managing the accounting and other financial aspects of projects at renowned commercial production company, Pytka, as well as at the animation powerhouse, Dreamworks. Her time spent at Pytka and Dreamworks, coupled with her years working in production payroll for Media Services and Bon Bon Entertainment has provided Hazel with extensive into the financial management of production as well as a thorough understanding of the DGA, IATSE and Teamsters labor agreements.
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SHAWNA WRIGHT
Counsel / Legal & Corporate Affairs
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As TTC’s Corporate Counsel, Shawna is instrumental in managing day-to-day legal affairs including drafting and reviewing agreements, handling corporate governance issues, addressing labor law matters and providing legal guidance & context during routine audits.
Shawna received her Bachelor of Arts in Law & Society and Sociology with a minor in Black Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and then went on to receive her Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School. It was during her law school experience that she discovered a passion for contract review and business/corporate law in the entertainment & advertising industry.
Looking to apply her skill in this area, Shawna joined The TEAM Companies in 2015 as Executive Assistant to the CFO to gain industry experience while preparing for the bar. After passing the bar, Shawna joined TTC’s legal department and was soon promoted to her current position.
A major Los Angeles Lakers fan, Shawna is based in our Los Angeles office and is licensed in both California and Nevada.
SHAWNA WRIGHT
Counsel / Legal & Corporate Affairs
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As TTC’s Corporate Counsel, Shawna is instrumental in managing day-to-day legal affairs including drafting and reviewing agreements, handling corporate governance issues, addressing labor law matters and providing legal guidance & context during routine audits.
Shawna received her Bachelor of Arts in Law & Society and Sociology with a minor in Black Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and then went on to receive her Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School. It was during her law school experience that she discovered a passion for contract review and business/corporate law in the entertainment & advertising industry.
Looking to apply her skill in this area, Shawna joined The TEAM Companies in 2015 as Executive Assistant to the CFO to gain industry experience while preparing for the bar. After passing the bar, Shawna joined TTC’s legal department and was soon promoted to her current position.
A major Los Angeles Lakers fan, Shawna is based in our Los Angeles office and is licensed in both California and Nevada.
JUSTIN KRAMER
Consultant
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For over twenty-five years, Justin has honed a unique and impressive blend of experiences that include executive management, sales, operations, and finance in Canada, the United States and South Africa.
In 2003, Justin, together with group of private equity investors, purchased Talent Payment Services (TPS), and Justin was appointed CEO. Justin quickly led TPS’s growth and expanded its core business of performer payroll and associated broadcast business affairs offerings to Canadian, U.S. and international advertising agencies and brands producing commercials and short-form content in Canada.
Because of Justin’s forward thinking and TPS’s commitment to expanding industry knowledge and focus on customer service, The TEAM Companies (TTC) acquired a majority interest in Talent Payment Services in 2012. Justin was soon appointed COO of TTC, helping to form a superior leadership team that has grown TTC into an enterprise-level business service and technology solution for producing advertising content, music, concert tours and live events.
In 2017, Justin, along with Greg Smith and An De Vooght of TTC’s executive management team, led an investment in TTC by private equity firm Torquest Partners. Subsequently, Justin was appointed President and CEO and led the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.
In his current role as Consultant, he continues to offer his expertise to continue growing TTC.
Justin graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
JUSTIN KRAMER
Consultant
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For over twenty-five years, Justin has honed a unique and impressive blend of experiences that include executive management, sales, operations, and finance in Canada, the United States and South Africa.
In 2003, Justin, together with group of private equity investors, purchased Talent Payment Services (TPS), and Justin was appointed CEO. Justin quickly led TPS’s growth and expanded its core business of performer payroll and associated broadcast business affairs offerings to Canadian, U.S. and international advertising agencies and brands producing commercials and short-form content in Canada.
Because of Justin’s forward thinking and TPS’s commitment to expanding industry knowledge and focus on customer service, The TEAM Companies (TTC) acquired a majority interest in Talent Payment Services in 2012. Justin was soon appointed COO of TTC, helping to form a superior leadership team that has grown TTC into an enterprise-level business service and technology solution for producing advertising content, music, concert tours and live events.
In 2017, Justin, along with Greg Smith and An De Vooght of TTC’s executive management team, led an investment in TTC by private equity firm Torquest Partners. Subsequently, Justin was appointed President and CEO and led the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.
In his current role as Consultant, he continues to offer his expertise to continue growing TTC.
Justin graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Commerce degree.