Melinda Santiago

Atlanta Agent/Commercial & Print Division

Melinda Santiago will be working alongside Tanya Winfield to run our Atlanta office. Melinda has been in the entertainment business for over 8 years as a manager to several artist, athletes and celebrities. She is one of the most sought after managers in Atlanta. She not only manages actors and athletes, she is also a philanthropist. A few of her latest philanthropic endeavors include working with The Lupus Foundation, Arts for Life, and most recently the “Charge Up Campaign” for breast cancer awareness.

Tanya Winfield

Atlanta Agent/Reality TV & Social Media Division

Not new to the Entertainment Industry and Business World, Ms Winfield gained an international spotlight as a Fan Favorite and Top 6 Finalist on NBCs The Biggest Loser. Having since toured the country as a Celebrity Motivational Speaker, Colgate Total Woman, and Steve Harvey Show Lifestyle Coach among other appearances.

Ms Winfield also achieved the landmark goal of earning her first million dollars by the age of 35 as an Entrepreneur.  In other words, she’s all about business and only adds another powerful layer to The Hayes Talent Agency.

Vince Aries

Atlanta Agent/TV & Film Division

Vince Aries was born and raised in Chicago and now resides in Atlanta. He began his career in the entertainment industry in 2010 when he interned for Grammy nominated singer Syleena Johnson.

Shortly after he began doing PR for Anita Wilson, Vashawn Mitchell, Kenya Moore, SWV, TS Madison, Tamar Braxton, and many more. He is enjoying his role as an agent and has already been featured in Voyager Atlanta for booking our talent on the highly anticipated Bad Boys III.

Dorothee Landburg-Simms

Chicago Agent/Commercial and Print Division

TJ Armour

Los Angeles Agent/Commercial and Print Division

TJ Armour got his start in entertainment as a host, producer and talent booker of Front Row Entertainment TV before striking out on his own with the award winning music video show, VIP-TV. Beyonce, Kanye West, Ice Cube, Nas, Gabrielle Union, and Jet Li are just a few of the big name entertainers he’s had the pleasure of interviewing in his career.

In addition to his background in TV production, TJ has worked in a variety of facets within the entertainment industry including Director of Media Operations for baseball legend Frank Thomas at Un-D-Nyable Records, working on the production staff of the final season of The Oprah Winfrey Show, and writing for Rolling Out covering all things urban culture including art, business, entertainment, politics, and sports.

Most recently, TJ founded The Armour Agency, a full service multimedia company that specializes in quality lifestyle events, writing services, and content creation.

Having joined the HTA family in the fall of 2019, TJ works in the Los Angeles office and is responsible for pitching and submitting talent for TV, film, new media, commercial and various other projects. Some of his theatrical bookings include Grey’s Anatomy, Insecure, Young Rock, and a series regular on Tyler Perry’s Bruh.

Robin Harris-Allen

Los Angeles / Assist TV and Film

Robin Harris-Allen is a graduate from UCLA. She was a working model and actress in early 2000. She has modeled in several different markets around the world and can be seen in some of your favorite commercials. Robin has since retired and is embracing a new career behind the scenes. She has developed long lasting relationships with casting directors, directors and producers in the Los Angeles area.