Cheryl DuChez

In 1996 Cheryl worked as an intern for her high school senior project for David and Lee Model Management. The internship was supposed to last four weeks, but she was having far too much fun, so she stayed and interned at the agency most semesters throughout college. After graduating from Baldwin Wallace University with a BA in Communications, she was hired by the Ford Models Cleveland to work as the children’s booker and new faces agent. When Deb Docherty opened the Docherty Agency in Cleveland and hired Ford’s staff, Cheryl was thrilled to join the Docherty team as the children’s booker and new faces agent. After a few years with Docherty, Cheryl moved to New York and Chicago for a decade. During her time in New York she worked at a children’s talent agency Generation Model Management. She has also worked in the extras casting for about a dozen films.

In 2015 after moving back to Cleveland, she rejoined the Docherty family to continue bringing on children and working with new faces. Cheryl is married with two daughters, two dogs, a fish and a frog.

Favorite movies - Love Actually and Good Will Hunting.

Comfort food – Pickles.

Binge watching - Anything true crime. I just finished The Puppet Master.

3 items on a deserted island - Phone, portable charger that doesn’t need a plug. Oh, and water.

Deb Docherty

Founder

Deb Docherty’s modeling career began right after college, and she quickly become a top model in the Pittsburgh market. After five years in front of the camera, Deb turned her attention to the business of modeling, wearing many hats including make-up, props, locations, wardrobe, studio manager, AD and producer. Building on her modeling career, business experience and regional reputation, she opened Docherty Casting in 1987. Deb funded her new business in with a credit card because the banks around Pittsburgh would not lend a former female model money to start a business, Always the resourceful entrepreneur, she set up her office right across the street from Froggy’s bar on Market Street – she knew where to find everyone on a Friday night.

Deb evolved and grew the Docherty Agency into its current position as the region’s leading and most respected talent agency, with a reputation of representing premiere talent - both models and actors worldwide. With offices in the Pennsylvania and Ohio markets, Docherty continues to garner awards in excellence and national recognition in the fashion, advertising and acting communities. As founder, Deb still provides guidance to the agency, staying active in the community as a prominent figure and supporting the growth of the region’s film industry. She’s the proud mother (and mother-in-law) to her son Daniel and his new bride Praneeta, and also mother and master to Grady, her loyal and handsome doodle mix.

Dominique Brown

Fidel Anderson

Fidel Anderson joined Docherty at the beginning of 2022 as an Assistant Agent, primarily working within the Film & TV Department. Since her time with the Agency, she has helped book talent on Netflix, Amazon, and Paramount+ projects, as well as working closely with local organizations such as the Carnegie Museum of Art and Highmark Health. With an education in Film Production, previous experience working in development and for international film festivals, and time spent on-set herself, Fidel has successfully been able bridge her knowledge about productions with the business insights from being an Assistant Agent. With so much under her belt already, Fidel is excited to tackle more projects with the team and can’t wait to see what her future with Docherty holds!

What's your favorite movie?

I haven’t stopped thinking about Everything Everywhere All at Once since I saw it in theaters. It’s amazing!

What's your go-to comfort food?

Gyros, without question. I could eat them every day if I had to.

What show are you currently binge-watching?

I’m rewatching Fleabag S2 for what feels like the hundredth time!

What three items would you take with you to a deserted island?

My headphones, a notebook & set of colorful pens, and my weighted blanket.

Jared Pascoe

John Docherty

Chief Financial Officer

After beginning his career as an auditor in public accounting, John moved into the hospitality industry where he was Director of Internal Audit for Carlton Hotels Worldwide. He then moved to restaurant finance as CFO for Big Burrito Restaurant Group. In his more recent experience, John has been CFO for a regional non-profit in the healthcare sector.

At Docherty Agency, John is responsible for overseeing finance activities, including forecasting, budgeting and related functions, working closely with Vikki and the management team. He entertains all with us with his numbers, both the digital variety and his own unique style of song and dance. His control of payroll ensures his performances are always well received by the team.

Madison Gordon

Madison Gordon joined the Docherty team in August 2021 and was promoted to Commercials & Voiceover Agent in early 2022. Since then, she has worked with many clients including Ohio Lottery, Victoria’s Secret, Cleveland Clinic, Meijer, Big Lots, Public Lands, Mosser Casting, Angela Boehm Casting, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. She has also assisted the Film & TV department on several feature film and episodic projects. Madison graduated Magna Cum Laude from Denison University with a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance and Theatre. Her extensive background as a director, performer, producer, and casting director for multiple independent organizations has proven invaluable to her work as an agent thus far, and she looks forward to continuing to grow as a member of the Docherty team!

What's your favorite movie?

I’m a major movie buff, so it’s so hard to choose! I’d say my all-time favorite is About Time, closely followed by Anna Karenina. But, I have a feeling that when Greta Gerwig’s Barbie comes out, my answer may change!

What's your go-to comfort food?

Pizza, Macaroni and Cheese, and French Onion Soup.  

What show are you currently binge-watching?

I’m currently binging The White Lotus, although I’m also a huge fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Love Island (UK).

What three items would you take with you to a deserted island?

Chapstick, a few of my favorite books, and a soft pillow.

Michael Docherty

Chief Operating Officer

Mike brings unique operating experience to Docherty, having been a senior corporate executive, entrepreneur and venture capitalist. In his earlier career, he learned important strategic management skills as an executive working for large companies including GE and Ford, then as an SVP/GM at Sunbeam. Mike then moved to more creative, entrepreneurial work including growing a Michigan-based design firm, leading a venture investment firm and later building several venture-funded startups.

As Docherty COO, Mike supports the agency’s behind the scenes work including strategic planning, business development and operational improvements. Mike is also active in philanthropic activities, leading several non-profit groups that support innovation and economic development in the tri-state region (OH/PA/WV). In addition to his responsibilities with Docherty, Mike is often hard at work vying to be Deb's favorite brother. She knows how to play that game.

Sarah Stone

Sarah has been an agent at Docherty since 2018. Utilizing her previous experience in theatre and administration, she started at Docherty as the Film, TV, and VO agent for the Cleveland office and transitioned to working primarily with Docherty’s commercial print clients throughout the region. Sarah has booked talent on films and TV shows for Warner Brothers, Netflix, Showtime, Amazon Prime, MGM, and United Artists. She has booked talent on commercials for Troy-Bilt, Progressive Insurance, Wayfair, NBA, Safelite, GMC, Krylon, DSW, Cleveland Clinic, and Tongal. Additionally, she has booked talent for projects with Sherwin Williams, Target, Vitamix, Procter & Gamble, Nationwide Insurance, Moen, Phillips, Nestle, Fount Leather, and more. Sarah has a background in policy, project management, and performance.

Favorite Movie: What’s Up, Doc? (1972)

Comfort Food: Cheese quesadilla

Show Currently Binging: Frasier and Bob’s Burgers

Deserted Island Items: If my dogs and my husband are already there, I’ll take fine linen sheets, La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, and access to Turner Classic Movies

Stephanie Herrmann

Stephanie joined the team at Docherty in 2014 beginning in New Faces. From monthly open calls through onboarding new talent, Stephanie helped get the new talent up and running, ready to work. She spent time in one-on-one talent meetings, shooting their digitals to get them comfortable with the camera, and celebrating with them as they booked their first project. With an incredible talent roster and a growing market, Stephanie stepped over to working in Print connecting those incredible talent with all the amazing clients throughout the market, such as American Eagle, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Rue21. She always has way too many tabs open at once and is a huge fan of sticky notes and coffee. When she isn’t in the office, you can usually find her at Disney or home binging Netflix with her husband and goldendoodle, Simba.

What's your favorite movie? There is no right way to ever answer this but, I love Erin Brockovich, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Mary Poppins, any Disney classic for that matter.

What's your go-to comfort food? Definitely Mac & Cheese (Kraft Spirals, Stouffers, Chik-Fila-A’s is pretty good too).

What show are you currently binge-watching? I’m never not binging The Office.

What three items would you take with you to a deserted island? Bible, Airplane, Pilot.

Vikki Ferguson

Manager, Finance

Having always dreamed of being an actor, Vikki majored in Theatre at the University of Central Arkansas before switching to English & Journalism.

After college she bravely took a Greyhound bus to NYC to find acting work, which she did. She then went into agency work for GTN before coming to Docherty in 1994. She left after her first child but came back in the early 2000’s -- and this time in in the operations side of the agency, to enable more time with her family.

Vikki’s domain at Docherty is everything financial, from invoicing and records management, to client support, ​bookkeeping, and paying the actors. Understanding the talent side of the business helps her support the business more effectively.

She's celebrating her 33rd anniversary with her husband in May and has two sons (Zach and Sam) who are also involved in the film and media world.