Hall Of Fame
Trustee Emeritus John A. Trinder has had a significant impact on the University’s athletics programs. Beginning his service on the VWU Board of Trustees in 1996, Trinder was bestowed the designation of Trustee Emeritus in 2017. His son, Kenneth G. Trinder II, was welcomed as a new member to the Board of Trustees in 2016.
Through Trinder’s leadership and support, the Trinder Center and Foster Field opened in 1998, providing a home for the soccer and lacrosse programs until the opening of Birdsong Field in 2015. Today, the Trinder Center serves as a prominent entryway to the Tassos Paphites Soccer Complex, with ticketing, concessions, and an entertainment suite. A renovation, expansion, and modern upgrade for the women’s locker room and facilities, also generously funded by Trinder, took place this summer, providing additional space for both programs.
The University further benefits from Trinder's dedication and foresight through his establishment of an Athletic Endowment in 2007, which provides support for intercollegiate athletics. Virginia Wesleyan is grateful to John Trinder for his decades of support and lasting contributions to VWU athletics.
