STR Technologies Climbs to No. 222 on MSP 501
The Union, Missouri IT firm rose from No. 278 in 2025 on the Channel Futures MSP 501 list.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Remote Work
STR Technologies, a Union, Missouri managed IT services provider, ranked No. 222 on the 2026 Channel Futures MSP 501 list, up from No. 278 in 2025. The company, founded 20 years ago by CEO Todd Rochleau, helps small and medium-sized businesses manage IT needs for a fixed monthly cost.
Why it matters
The ranking places STR among the MSP 501 companies in a competitive regional market, where two St. Louis-area firms ranked ahead of it. For readers in Union, it highlights a locally headquartered IT provider with a largely remote 15-person workforce.
STR Technologies moved from No. 278 on the 2025 Channel Futures MSP 501 to No. 222 on the 2026 list, a gain of 56 places. The ranking does not disclose revenue or client counts for the company.
The players
Todd Rochleau
Todd Rochleau is the founder and CEO of STR Technologies, which he launched 20 years ago.
Channel Futures
Channel Futures is a trade publication covering the IT channel that publishes the annual MSP 501 ranking of managed service providers.
The details
STR Technologies has 15 employees who mostly work remotely and tracks response times and help desk voicemail volume as key performance indicators. The firm opened a downtown Union office at 80 N. Oak St. in 2019 and serves customers in Rolla, Fort Leonard Wood and Illinois. All employees are certified with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services, and the company grows mainly through referrals.
Timeline
2019: STR opened its downtown Union office, and shortly after went fully remote.
2025: STR ranked No. 278 on the Channel Futures MSP 501.
2026: STR ranked No. 222 on the Channel Futures MSP 501.
Market Landscape
The MSP 501 is an annual Channel Futures list that ranks managed service providers, and STR's move up 56 places reflects competition among regional IT firms. Two St. Louis-area companies still rank above STR, showing the competitive pressure within its home region.
Businesses in the Union area that need outsourced IT support can consider STR's fixed monthly pricing model for managing their technology needs. The firm's largely remote staffing means its help desk and service can be reached without the company depending on a single downtown office.
The takeaway
A growing share of managed IT firms are built around remote teams and referral-driven growth rather than large physical footprints. STR's 56-place climb shows how a small, distributed provider can gain ground in a competitive ranking.
Further reading
Explore more on remote work in Union and how distributed teams operate.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Missourian.
