who we are
Building strong client relationships is as important as the work we do.
The Strata team came together out of a shared need to escape the limitations of the corporate structure. Creating this boutique firm has allowed our team to serve our clients in a more personal and authentic way that just wasn’t possible at a larger company.
Each of our team members each have decades of individual experience and achievements in system design, AVL production, manufacturing, and project management.
One of our most significant accomplishments is acquiring the majority of our business through word of mouth. The number of referrals we receive from previous clients validates the reason we came together to create Strata - to design exceptional technical facilities that shape the human experience.
Meet the Team
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OwnerScott wears many hats at Strata and wears them all very well. He helps lead our discovery sessions with thought-provoking questions to uncover the best ways to approach each project. His abilities in technical space planning and 3D design are key to our goal of creating functional and flexible spaces that will serve you well into the future.
But Scott’s passion, and where he truly excels, is audio design. Years of experience as a professional musician, studio and live sound engineer, and audio systems designer combine to help him create the best possible sonic experience in your facility. In addition to designing outstanding church audio systems, Scott has designed systems for sports stadiums, performance venues, and corporate facilities, and has been a design consultant for several well-known speaker manufacturers.
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Sales Administration
Order ProcurementWe’ve had a hard time putting an accurate title on what Priscilla does, but she’s up to whatever task we throw at her! Priscilla primarily works with our project management and engineering teams to ensure that we’ve ordered the right components. Then she follows up those tasks with warehouse coordination, tracking, delivery, returns, and warranty claims. And, you’ll likely hear from her if you’ve asked for a quote on a few pieces of gear. Priscilla came to us from First Baptist Church in Dallas, TX, where she was the Media Coordinator. There she handled production and volunteer schedules, budgeting, and process development activities.
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Design EngineerChris comes from years of experience in the commercial audio-visual industry with expertise in designing audio, video, and network systems, field commissioning of very large-scale AV implementations for Fortune 100 companies, and audio systems tuning for large format audio environments.He has worked with AV equipment manufacturers to develop new and beta test new products. Chris primarily focuses on audio and network systems design and commissioning but is also proficient with video and control systems such as Q-Sys and Crestron.
For nearly 20 years, he has been a live and broadcast audio mixing engineer as well as a professional contracting musician. He is passionate about church production with years of experience working with multi-campus and large churches to help optimize systems to work efficiently and seamlessly.
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OwnerDavid serves in multiple capacities within Strata. He will help develop the project plan for design and implementation of your project. David also works to discover new technologies that we implement into our designs - primarily in video systems. His background in broadcast production is integral to many of our marketing efforts. You’ll probably see him in the background during and after your project, gathering photos, videos, and interviews to help us tell your story. His entire career has been involved in television broadcasting, production, engineering and administration from his start at a legendary Nashville TV station through his success as the Executive Producer for a global television ministry program, to his work designing and implementing AV systems for clients across the nation.
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Client ExecutiveTyler brings the unique perspective of a worship leader to our clients and to Strata. He is currently the worship leader at a metro-Atlanta church, and heads up their worship and technology planning.
Tyler has more than 15 years of experience creating worship environments and leading worship teams. He was formerly an associate worship pastor at one of Atlanta's largest churches and traveled across the country on tour with a Christian band. Those experiences give him a unique and passionate view of ministry.
Tyler has a B.S. in Psychology with a focus in neuropsychology and has worked with staff and executive teams as a leadership and development coach. Tyler has a wide-ranging background in technology and understands the opportunities that it provides for our church clients to expand their outreach.
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Lighting EngineerMichael has been involved with lighting design for more than 20 years. His vast experience ranges from working with vocal groups and theatrical performances while in college, to designing lighting systems for churches that range in size from 100 members to 50,000 members.
Michael’s experience in working with nearly every mainline manufacturer of today’s lighting technology gives him the ability to design and plan using the best products to match the needs of any given worship or performance space. He has certifications from MA Lighting, ETC, Avolites, High End Systems, and Barco, covering a wide range of products.
Before joining Strata full time, Michael served in vocational ministry for 16 years. Most recently he led the Media Arts Ministry at Henderson Hills Baptist Church in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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OwnerKeith brings to Strata an extensive background in media technology and engineering. As a technology executive with CNN, Turner Broadcasting, TimeWarner, and IBM, he has designed and built industry-leading technology solutions. Throughout his career, Keith has served in church media, and he has been involved in planning, building, and launching media ministries. He has participated in the development of multiple standards and protocols for media content, and helped lead a team that built AI-fueled automated closed-captioning for live television news.
Keith holds multiple patents in the field of media technology, along with two Technology and Engineering Emmy® Awards.
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Cient Executive
Brandon Breland is a passionate musician, worship leader, and music director with extensive experience in Contemporary Christian and Worship music. A father of two, married to Christie since 2004, he grew up immersed in music, influenced by his father, William “Billy” Breland, co-owner of the CCM group Truth.Brandon has served in various church roles, including music director at Christ Fellowship and Church in the Farms, where he helped grow congregations and launched a lesson academy to train future musicians. He also worked at Redemption Church, teaching at their music school and playing in services and events.
Brandon toured as the bassist for "Seeking Shelter" before transitioning to a leadership role with Guest Worship, a ministry supporting churches in worship leadership. He currently serves as a worship leader for Wellspring Church, regional coach for Guest Worship, and music director for country artists Austin Tanner and Jordan Dane Johnson.
Brandon has shared the stage with notable artists like Michael Neal, Cassadee Pope, and Mark Harris. He proudly endorses Alclair in Ears, Breedlove Acoustics, and other respected brands.
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Project ManagerDennis serves as the Project Manager for Strata installs. He is responsible for managing and coordinating the resources of Strata and its subcontractors to ensure successful, on budget, and on time completion of the installation activities of the projects. The project manager is Strata’s installation representative to our clients as well as a liaison between all parties involved in the implementation of a project.
Dennis has years of experience in project and operations management. He has served many years on production teams with churches and understands the needs of the church in the areas of production and volunteers.