Celebrating 25 Years: Reflections on Innovation, Resilience, and Gratitude

As Trinity Dynamics celebrates 25 remarkable years, I find myself reflecting deeply on the journey that led us to this milestone. From the early days of groundbreaking audiovisual innovation to our current role as a trusted partner to leading organizations, our story is one of determination, faith, resilience, and teamwork.

I’d like to share this journey in my own words, reflecting on the challenges we overcame, the victories we celebrated, and the people who have made it all possible.

The Moment That Started It All

My journey with audiovisual technology began back in late 1992. At a conference in Chicago titled “The Classroom of the Future,” I encountered something that left me genuinely awestruck: a large-scale, life-sized video teleconference demonstration using cutting-edge projection technology. This innovative setup, built by Bellcore scientists, allowed seamless communication as if all participants were in the same room.

Inspired by this extraordinary technology, I knew immediately I had to be part of it. This moment sparked my passion for changing the way people communicate – and it has never diminished.

Early Days: A Vision and Its Challenges

In my excitement and admittedly youthful naiveté, I quickly founded my first company, ImageTel Int’l. I invested heavily – both personally and financially – to acquire an exclusive license to manufacture this groundbreaking technology. Early enthusiasm brought promising partnerships, notably with the World Trade Center, and successful fundraising efforts.

However, the reality of entrepreneurship hit hard. Management missteps and financial difficulties almost led to the company’s collapse. Yet, through sheer resilience and a clear vision, my team and I persevered. I learned quickly that setbacks could either halt progress or become valuable lessons. We chose the latter.

Trinity Dynamics: A New Beginning

After successfully navigating challenging times, we relaunched as Trinity Video Communications in 2000 – a name chosen deliberately to honor divine intervention, which I deeply felt guided our path. Later, the company evolved again into Trinity Dynamics, the brand you know today.

From that point forward, our company grew steadily. But my vision never wavered: to revolutionize audiovisual communication through life-sized, immersive technologies. We secured long-term partnerships with organizations such as the FBI, Aetna, and educational institutions, always emphasizing trust, excellence, and innovation.

Creating Distinction Through the Ultimate Customer Experience

Throughout our history, I’ve firmly believed in creating distinction – not merely delivering services, but providing an Ultimate Customer Experience (UCE). Our work with the FBI illustrates this clearly. I committed to delivering exceptional results that elevated our client and created lasting partnerships. Through dedication, clear communication, and persistent effort, we retained that partnership for over two decades.

Today, our team continues to strive for this distinction in every project, fostering trust and delivering exceptional service and outcomes for our valued clients.

A Commitment to Our People

Reflecting on these 25 years, what fills me with the greatest pride isn’t just the technology we’ve deployed or the solutions we’ve provided – it’s our exceptional people. Our team’s talent, determination, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire me daily.

We’ve remained dedicated to our employees’ growth, creating an environment focused on continuous education, honest evaluation, fair compensation, and mutual respect. I believe wholeheartedly we have cultivated the strongest and most cohesive team Trinity has ever seen.

Looking Forward: Our Core Values

Our core values – printed proudly on every Trinity Dynamics business card – reflect our enduring mission:

  • Trust in God, believe in yourself, dare to dream

  • Win or lose, integrity is knowing you did the right thing

  • The team is more important than the individual

  • Do not fear conflict – embrace it

  • Always deliver more than you promise

  • Change is a constant

  • Creativity creates distinction

These principles guide our decisions, shape our interactions, and fuel our growth.

Reflections on Resilience and Risk

One of the lessons I’ve held onto most firmly is the willingness to embrace risk – even knowing it may lead to setbacks. To innovate, we must sometimes fail. We learn, grow, and move forward with greater wisdom and clarity. Just as importantly, we must celebrate successes humbly and keep pushing ourselves toward new goals and greater distinction.

Gratitude and an Eye to the Future

On this 25th anniversary, I feel deeply grateful for every employee, client, partner, and community that has shared this journey. Your support has been instrumental. I’m excited for the future of Trinity Dynamics, confident in the strength of our team, and enthusiastic about the innovative projects ahead.

As we celebrate 25 years, my hope is that each team member feels a renewed sense of pride, purpose, and passion for the meaningful work we do.

Here’s to continued growth, innovation, and excellence – thank you for being part of our Trinity Dynamics family.

Warmest regards,
Barry J. Sawayer
 CEO, Trinity Dynamics

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Notice something different? Trinity Video Communications is now Trinity Dynamics.
Same trusted company, but with a name that captures our passion, pioneering spirit and enhanced capabilities.