People Store | About Us

Rebecca Shrager | Owner-Agent | rebecca@peoplestore.net

Rebecca recognized her uncanny ability to match the right face to the right project while working as a stylist and production coordinator in the late 1970’s and early 1980s. Realizing the need in the Atlanta market for a more diverse range of talent, Rebecca utilized her background from the Atlanta College of Art, and went out into the community to photograph interesting faces. She then contacted local theater companies, and discovered an untapped source of talent not yet integrated into the world of film and advertising. In September 1983, Rebecca opened the doors of People Store.Through her leadership and guidance over the past 26 years People Store has grown into one of the most successful and well respected talent agencies in the Southeast. People Store has been in the forefront of the industry opening the boundaries between Atlanta, New York and LA. In 2002 The Talent Group and Hot Shot Kids joined forces with People Store, creating a multi-million dollar agency representing the most talented and seasoned adult and child actors in the southeast. Rebecca lives with her husband Phil and their dog Lilly in Midtown.







Brenda Pauley | Film Agent | brenda@peoplestore.net

Brenda Pauley began her career over 25 years ago in Los Angeles as a talent agent for Inner Vision Talent Agency. After forming the commercial and film department, she relocated to Atlanta and opened the theatrical department for Serendipity Models and Talent. In 1997, she opened the adult division of the Talent Group and Hot Shot Kids/Teens. Brenda along with her partner discovered and placed such talent as Dakota Fanning, Raven Simone, Kyle Massey and DJ Qualls. Brenda’s knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for the business made the Talent Group/Hot Shot Kids and Teens one of the top theatrical agencies in the Southeast. Her continued presence in Los Angeles has afforded her actors the opportunity to venture into the west coast arena and work successfully in television and film. In 2002, The Talent Group and Hot Shot Kids joined forces with People Store creating People Store/Hot Shot kids and teens, the South East’s premier talent agency.






Jen Kelley | Commercial and Industrial Agent | jen@peoplestore.net

In 1992, Jen Kelley began her career as a talent agent in Los Angeles, California. As an agent in the successful youth division of TGI/Bloom, she represented talent on numerous sitcoms, feature films, and national commercials. She currently lives in Atlanta and has been an agent at People Store Inc. since 1997. In addition to her career as an agent, Jen is the co-author of The Actor's Guide for Kids , a handbook written to guide parents step-by-step towards establishing a career for the child actor. You can also read Jen's column Acting Out in Arts and Expressions magazine. In her spare time , Jen is a producer, head-writer and actor in Sketchworks , Atlanta's on-going sketch comedy troupe.








Jeffrey Umberger | Voice Over and Commercial Print Agent | jeffrey@peoplestore.net

In 2003, Jeffrey scouted for 44 Blue Productions of Los Angeles for the television series "Collector Inspector" on HGTV, as well as "Breathing Room" on Fine Living Network. In 2004, he started working in commercial casting as assistant to Casting Director, Kris Redding. Jeffrey began his association with People Store in 2005 as agent assistant, then quickly moved to head up the Print department. He has long been affiliated with acting, photography, and music. An accomplished musician, he enjoyed a 23 year long career as a keyboardist in Los Angeles and Atlanta, most notably performing jazz and classical at the legendary Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Buckhead. He is also an award winning Photographer through his company, Jeddy Photo. Jeffrey now heads the Voice Over division at People Store and Hot Shot Kids.






Brian Bremer | TV/Film Agent | brian@peoplestore.net


Brian Bremer joined People Store's staff as Casting Consultant in Film and Television, after a successful career as an actor and television producer. Brian's eye for directing and working with talent in the room is a big benefit for People Store's roster. Brian still enjoys success as a voice over talent, and this creative connection allows him to continue to understand actors, and the actors' process. Brian is responsible for the direction, taping and delivery of in house auditions at People Store. Brian also produces, writes and performs for the original sketch comedy group, Sketchworks, in Decatur.






Sandi Scheier | Bookkeeping | sandi@peoplestore.net


Marcy Hansfield | Accounting | marcy@peoplestore.net


Lilly | Staff Psychologist