kendall werts co-founder & chief creative
kendall is the creative visionary behind the jeffries, an agency built on the belief that originality often lives outside the spotlight. born and raised in detroit, kendall named the company after the housing project where his story began—a tribute to resilience, reinvention, and the unpolished brilliance that fuels cultural change.
drawing on a background that spans fashion retail, nightlife, and agency experience at patricia field, dna models, and wilhelmina, kendall brings a rare instinct for identifying emerging voices and shaping their narratives across fashion, entertainment, media, and design. his work moves fluidly between luxury and mass market environments—he understands how influence is built, and where it’s headed next.
as co-founder and chief creative, kendall leads the jeffries with a blend of strategic foresight and creative storytelling. equal parts sharp-eyed curator and behind-the-scenes architect, he is known for connecting seemingly disparate worlds and helping talent articulate their identity in ways that resonate across industries.
patrick meijer co-founder & managing partner
patrick brings a rare blend of global business acumen and cultural fluency to his role at the jeffries. as co-founder and managing partner, he oversees business operations and works closely with kendall to guide the agency’s overall strategic direction. his leadership helps ensure the jeffries operates with clarity, integrity, and a long-term point of view.
patrick’s background spans finance, media, and telecommunications, with a global career shaped in some of the world’s most competitive and culturally influential markets. he began in financial markets, developing a sharp sense of risk, timing, and global flow — instincts that continue to inform his strategic approach. experience in the media industry added a grounding in narrative and audience, deepening his understanding of how stories move. from there, he advanced into senior roles in telecom sales and strategy, leading cross-border initiatives and navigating the kind of complex, fast-moving environments that now define his work at the intersection of talent, brand, and culture.
avie acosta head of talent
avie leads talent development at the jeffries with a focus on authenticity, individuality, and long-term vision. originally from oklahoma, avie began their career as a model before transitioning into management—bringing firsthand industry experience and deep creative sensitivity to the role.
at the jeffries, avie oversees a dynamic portfolio across fashion, entertainment, and media. their approach is intuitive and collaborative, grounded in a commitment to helping talent articulate their identity and expand their creative and commercial reach.
sahtia rivers director of production
sahtia brings a refined visual sensibility and extensive production expertise to the jeffries. a native new yorker and graduate of the school of visual arts, she began her career in casting and creative production across fashion, editorial, and film.
as director of production, sahtia oversees end-to-end execution of campaigns, content, and special projects. with an eye for detail and a strong grasp of visual culture, she ensures each production reflects the aesthetic precision, ambition, and integrity that define the jeffries' work.
italo valerio general counsel
italo is the legal backbone of the jeffries. born in lima, peru and based in new york, he is a member of the new york bar and began his legal career at sullivan & cromwell llp, specializing in high-stakes corporate and regulatory matters before shifting his focus to entertainment and immigration law.
as general counsel, italo advises the agency and its clients on a broad range of legal issues, including contracts, rights management, and international mobility. his cross-border expertise and discretion are instrumental in supporting the agency’s global operations and protecting its talent across an evolving legal landscape.
bradley voissem executive assistant
bradley supports the jeffries’ leadership and talent with precision, warmth, and discretion. originally from wisconsin and a graduate of iowa state university, bradley brings a background in client service and creative administration to the role.
as executive assistant, bradley ensures the smooth operation of the agency’s daily rhythm, coordinating schedules, communications, and logistics across departments.