THR's Power Business Managers 2012

Gary Kress is a secretive guy. So secretive that he refused to talk to THR for his profile, which is why we need to repeat the only known anecdote about Kress and his celebrity connections that we know — the time he enlisted the help of client Matt Damon and friend Mel Gibson to help Haitians.

This year, THR can reveal that Kress’ company employs as many as 19 people who generate as much as $2.5 million in sales annually, according to Business.com and that Kress’ clients allegedly include David Schwimmer, Ben Affleck and Denzel Washington — though Kress would not confirm or deny any of that, of course.