About
Elite Talent Agency was formed in June of 2009 by Mark Claassen. We are unique in that we are able to be a full-service agency, focused on more than booking concerts, we have strategic partnerships with agents in the film/tv, literary, commercial/sponsorship areas. We also have an in-house tour marketing agent that walks alongside of the buyer to maximize each individual show’s potential.
Mark Claassen was an Agent in the music division for the William Morris Agency for nearly 9 years. He was a responsible-agent for Flyleaf, Switchfoot, Emery, Kutless, Fireflight, The Afters, Brian Littrell, Disciple, Stellar Kart, and several others. Prior to that, he did A&R/Artist development at Pamplin/Organic/Red Hill Records for 3+ years with most notably Katy Perry (aka katy Hudson).
Andy Goerlich is an agent handling the western half of the U.S. and all international inquiries. Andy worked as an Agent Trainee at William Morris and was there for 3 years working under Mark Claassen and Charles Dorris. Prior to that Andy worked as an Artist manager, being invlolved in the careers of The Elms, East West, Sidewalk Prophets, Sky Harbor, and a few others.