February 26, 2019
February 26, 2019
Ivan was part of the original three Project Development Officers, who started with FundAccess in January, 1998. Ivan readily embodied the principles of a small business development officer and was always willing to assist the less fortunate and inexperienced entrepreneurs. It was the norm to visit Ivan’s cubicle and interrupt a conversation with suppliers, regulatory agencies, utility companies, who he had contacted, all in an effort to assist applicants who were experiencing difficulties in attaining the necessary documents to complete the loan application.
What I admired about Ivan, was his knowledge seemingly about everything. Ivan knew local history, international affairs, music and entertainment, culture, politics and even the weather. Funny enough whenever a weather system was threatening Barbados, I often commented to friends that despite the Met Office advisory, I would only be concerned if Ivan advised that the system posed a serious threat to Barbados, because his predictions are usually right.
Ivan understood the team concept and played a pivotal role in developing departmental harmony and teamwork. In the early days of FundAccess when the credit team was faced with difficult clients and situations, Ivan was the person who volunteered to handle the client and would discuss with us ways that we can resolve the situation. He also has a knack for picking up when an officer was having a hard day and would send jokes or little words of encouragement to brighten the day.
In Ivan’s passing, FundAccess has lost a knowledge resource, friend, committed member, an individual that connects with people and was committed to assisting entrepreneurs and developing small businesses.
Rest in peace Ivan.
What I admired about Ivan, was his knowledge seemingly about everything. Ivan knew local history, international affairs, music and entertainment, culture, politics and even the weather. Funny enough whenever a weather system was threatening Barbados, I often commented to friends that despite the Met Office advisory, I would only be concerned if Ivan advised that the system posed a serious threat to Barbados, because his predictions are usually right.
Ivan understood the team concept and played a pivotal role in developing departmental harmony and teamwork. In the early days of FundAccess when the credit team was faced with difficult clients and situations, Ivan was the person who volunteered to handle the client and would discuss with us ways that we can resolve the situation. He also has a knack for picking up when an officer was having a hard day and would send jokes or little words of encouragement to brighten the day.
In Ivan’s passing, FundAccess has lost a knowledge resource, friend, committed member, an individual that connects with people and was committed to assisting entrepreneurs and developing small businesses.
Rest in peace Ivan.