Early Life

Antwon Person was born and raised in Boykins, Virginia, a close-knit community where he developed an early appreciation for discipline, responsibility, and hard work values that would continue to shape his approach to leadership, business, and life.

After graduating from Southampton High School in 1998, he attended Virginia State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2003. While there, he made a decision that would shape the next two decades of his life: pursuing a career in the United States Army.

Antwon later earned a Master of Science in Logistics Management from Florida Institute of Technology, completed executive studies at Florida State University, and pursued professional military education through the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.

Military Service

Antwon’s military journey began at Virginia State University as a member of the Trojan Warrior Battalion Army ROTC program. After graduating in 2003, he was commissioned into the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps and entered active duty in 2004.

Over the next 22 years, Antwon served in increasingly complex leadership positions, including Company Commander, Battalion Commander, and Deputy Brigade Commander. His assignments took him across the United States and overseas, supporting military operations in Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and throughout the Middle East.

Those experiences reinforced lessons in leadership, accountability, adaptability, and the importance of building strong teams and systems. In 2024, Antwon retired from the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel, closing one chapter while carrying those principles into the next.

Entrepreneurial Journey

Antwon Person, widely known as The Skillful Advisor, is an entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor with nearly two decades of entrepreneurial experience. His journey began in 2007 while he was still serving in the military, building, operating, and exiting businesses across multiple industries.

Following his retirement from the U.S. Army, Antwon founded Skillful Brands, a business consulting and technology firm focused on helping entrepreneurs simplify operations, implement effective systems, and build more structured, scalable businesses.

Bringing together lessons from the battlefield, boardroom, and his own entrepreneurial journey, Antwon also developed the Skillful Framework, a practical approach designed to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into structured, scalable businesses. 

Life Beyond Work

Beyond business and military service, one of Antwon’s most important roles is being a father. He values being present for the moments that matter, supporting his daughter as she grows, competes in volleyball, and pursues goals of her own. Outside of his professional life, he has also developed a passion for experiences centered on ownership, travel, competition, and exploration.

Antwon is an active thoroughbred horse owner and investor, experiencing the sport from a perspective that goes far beyond being a spectator. His involvement has deepened his appreciation for the strategy, competition, and ownership side of horse racing.

He also has a strong interest in private aviation, both as a means of travel and as an investor. His interest extends beyond flying to understanding the ownership, membership, and operating models shaping the private aviation market and the opportunities emerging as the industry evolves.

Personal development is also an important part of Antwon’s life. As an author and contributor to published works, like the Founder’s Reputation and Unscripted Brilliance: Business & Life Lessons You Can’t Google. 

Giving Back

Giving back is a core part of Antwon’s mission. He believes success should extend beyond personal achievement to creating opportunities and meaningful impact for others.

Through the Person Family Foundation, he invests his time and resources into initiatives focused on enhancing quality of life, expanding opportunity, and creating lasting change. His commitment to service also extends through his membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., whose emphasis on service, scholarship, and community engagement aligns with his belief in using leadership and influence to support others.

In 2026, Antwon was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Tulsa Initiative, where he helps advance efforts to equip young people with the tools, mindset, and support needed to pursue entrepreneurship and build independent futures.