Audit Your Impact | Troy Story

HETMA hitting 10,000 members is a milestone worth noting, but not the real story. In this Troy Story, the focus shifts from the number to the individual contributions that made it possible, and the responsibility that comes with continued growth. It is a reminder to pause, take stock, and audit the impact you are actually making. Read More

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Troy Story: A man saying he wants 500 projectors.

March 18, 2026

Stop Replacing the Whole Room | Troy Story

In this article, Troy Powers reflects on how small, intentional upgrades applied consistently across campus can create real momentum. Rather than waiting for full room refreshes, the focus is on scale, equity, and disciplined consistency. Read More

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January 27, 2026

Start Your Engines: New Year, Same Goal | Troy Story

New year, same goal. Troy used to think leading meant holding on tighter—but growth sometimes means letting go. The HETMA Virtual Conference is coming up, and his role has changed, but the mission hasn’t: serve the community, build access, create connection. Read More

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November 26, 2025

Grounded Gratitude | Troy Story

Traditions don’t just survive—they evolve. This Thanksgiving, Troy is reflecting on what ‘grounded gratitude’ really means: honoring the people and moments that shaped us while building something that lasts. How do you keep gratitude alive in your own traditions? Read More

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November 13, 2025

Valuable Resources | Troy Story

Stop guessing your way through power design and start building systems with the same confidence you bring to signal flow. In this Troy Story, Troy walks through the must-have codes, standards, and references that save you time, prevent expensive mistakes, and keep every install safe and compliant. Read More

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November 6, 2025

Integrating Non-PoE Equipment | Troy Story

Troy Story is relaunching with a special 6 week series: Power in AV Check back each Thursday for the next installment! At a recent HETMA Advisory Board meeting, someone joked that they wished everything in AV could just be PoE because it was “so clean and simple.” It got a good laugh, mostly because... Read More

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