About Us

Mission

Our mission for the past 28 years of service, has been to provide high integrity solutions for technology in the home. Craftsmanship, simplicity, and thoughtful design are the core values of everything we do. By practicing these principles, AVR has become one of the most trusted and dedicated technology integration firms in the industry.

Company

Audio Video Resource, Inc. is an award-winning, full-service, technology integration and design firm. We are known for our simple user interface design, quality craftsmanship, and an inspired approach to building and living with technology.

Founded in 1993 by Terry Thomson, AVR was formed to go far beyond ordinary notions of consumer electronics to the very heart of design. As “technology architects”, our team has successfully completed a large range of projects up and down the West Coast, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Western interior.

The AVR team has always been a relatively small, but highly efficient and effective team that has capably handled some of the largest projects on the West Coast. The core of our team has been with us since the beginning and with that, comes serious attention to detail and consistency to each of our projects. Our founder is active in the company every day and has an eye on all projects at AVR, no matter the size.

As a full-service firm, our team expertly handles the engineering, documentation, purchasing, programming, installation, and maintenance for the entirety of our projects. While we occasionally take on “design only” or “install only” projects, we are especially adept at implementing projects from the planning stages and architectural programming to final deployment and owner turnover.

As an industry pioneer in audio-video, automation, lighting control, custom motorized shades, and custom integration, we have direct lines to give product feedback and test new software and technology. Meaning, we know what’s coming, what’s out there, what works, and what doesn’t. As your custom integration team, we’ll navigate all of this information for you and ensure that the systems on your project are future-forward, future-proofed, and simple to use.

Terry Thomson

Terry Thomson began his career in the custom integration industry from the ground up, installing satellite dishes in the late 1980s in the Bellingham and Whatcom County area. In 1993, AVR was born and today it is a highly successful local business with Thomson still at the helm.

With over 30 years of experience, Thomson continues to pivot the business through the evolution of the industry and the needs of AVR’s clients. He sees what can be, not just what is, and asks the hard questions of the technology that he and his team bring to AVR clients.

Since AVR’s inception, he has been a leader in innovative practices and a high-quality standard of work. His natural curiosity about technology and its capability to transform lives is what drives him.