Antonio L. Stroman
Founder & CEO, The Brass Effect, Inc. Service-Disabled Veteran (US Army) | Project Management Professional
Strategic Leadership for Critical IT Infrastructure.
Antonio L. Stroman leads The Brass Effect (TBE) with a singular philosophy: Discipline creates reliability.
As a decorated U.S. Army veteran and former IT Managed Service Provider (MSP), Antonio understands that in high-stakes environments, "good enough" is a liability. He brought this standard to the technology sector after recognizing a critical gap: while IT networks were advancing, the discipline of the physical installation was declining.
Under his leadership, TBE evolved to solve this problem. By applying uncompromising accountability to Division 27 and Division 28 infrastructure, Antonio has built TBE into a trusted VetHUB Certified partner for Texas school districts and public agencies.
Distinctions:
- Combat Veteran: U.S. Army (Air Assault Badge, Army Commendation Medal).
- Education: Master of Project Management (with Distinction).
- Recognition: Official Member of the Forbes Dallas Business Council.
Antonio Stroman,
President and CEO
From Combat Veteran to IT Leader
Antonio is a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran whose experience in high-stakes environments shapes the way TBE operates today.
During his service, he earned numerous distinctions, including:
- Air Assault Badge
- Army Commendation Medal
- Southwest Asia Medal with Two Bronze Stars
Education & Recognition:
After leaving the military, Antonio built on his leadership experience with formal education, earning:
- Bachelor of Science in Technical Management (Cum Laude)
- Master of Project Management (with Distinction)
He has been recognized in Who’s Who in Building & Construction and is a member of the Forbes Dallas Business Council.
The Evolution of TBE:
With a foundation in discipline and project management, Antonio entered the private sector not as a contractor, but as an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP).
IT is the core of who we are. While managing active networks, he realized that connectivity issues were rarely about the software—they were about the physical layer.
TBE evolved to solve that problem. We layered Infrastructure, Security, and A/V solutions on top of our IT foundation, ensuring that every cable we pull is engineered with the mindset of a Network Administrator.
Leading The Brass Effect
We apply that IT discipline to achieve a specific outcome:
Infrastructure should quietly do its job so people can focus on theirs.
Under his leadership, TBE delivers:
- Division 27 IT Infrastructure – Structured cabling, fiber, MDF/IDF build-outs, and wireless infrastructure engineered for active network performance.
- Division 28 Security – Video security and access control solutions, including Avigilon systems, backed by a Texas DPS Class B Security Contractor license.
- A/V Integration – Extron-certified classroom, meeting, and training environments designed for teachers, not just technicians.
- Strategic IT Services – Network remediation, Microsoft 365, and cloud/telecom solutions delivered through TBE’s relationship with Sandler Partners—giving you enterprise options with a single point of accountability.
Streamlined Government Procurement: Antonio ensures TBE is 'Contract-Ready' for public agencies, simplifying purchasing via:
- TIPS Contracts: #250106 & #25010401
- E-Rate Service Provider: SPIN 143051161
- Texas VetHUB Certified: 100% credit toward SDVOSB goals.
Antonio stays close to the work—reviewing designs, reading blueprints, walking job sites, and making sure what’s drawn on paper can be installed, supported, and trusted in the field.
Duty, Honor, Trust, Respect—In Practice
These are not marketing slogans. They are the Standing Orders that guide our operations.
- Duty – Do what we said we would do, and communicate clearly when scope needs to change.
- Honor – Own mistakes, fix them, and protect the client’s reputation as seriously as our own.
- Trust – Design and install as if we had to live with these systems every day.
- Respect – Treat field techs, vendors, and client staff with the same respect as executives and board members.
That mindset is why districts, agencies, and enterprises trust TBE on projects where downtime or failure is not an option.
The Orchard & Developing Future Leaders
Antonio’s leadership extends beyond project delivery.
Through his book, The Orchard: Holistic Goal Achievement Plan, he helps leaders align their goals, values, and daily actions so success doesn’t come at the cost of what matters most.
He is also committed to developing future infrastructure talent—sharing his experience with individuals who want to move into high-demand cabling, data center, and infrastructure roles, and helping organizations think long-term about the people who will maintain the systems they build today.
The Founder's Commitment
In the military, we operate by a simple rule: The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.
I founded The Brass Effect to bring that mindset to infrastructure. If you are responsible for a school district or government agency, you need systems that survive the reality of daily operations. You don't need a vendor who makes excuses; you need a partner who enforces quality when no one is watching.
My promise to you is clear: We execute with discipline, so you can lead with confidence.
Sincerely,
Antonio Stroman
Founder & CEO, The Brass Effect
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