Earlier this week, I posted a message about our Managing Director, Jim Hunking's, retirement from Amway Canada. However, instead of me having the final word, I'd rather let Jim have his final say — in his own voice!
Jim broadcast a farewell Leadership Hotline message, which can be accessed by IBOs here.
Enjoy the message! And, as always, the comments are open should you like to share any memories, well-wishes, or suggestions for retirement.
Today we said good-bye to the captain of the HMCS Amway Canada as we celebrated Jim Hunking’s retirement.
As the Managing Director – Canada & the Caribbean, Jim’s had a three-plus-decade run in various roles at Amway Canada. Starting in the finance department, Jim worked his way through the ranks and has been an integral part of the success this company has enjoyed.
I’ve worked in a few places in my day and when it comes to senior management, I can honestly say that Jim’s at the top. I’ve had owners/managers that could share an elevator with you and not have a clue that you worked for them (I’ll leave their names out to protect the not-so-innocent). Jim isn’t like that.
He knows everyone’s name, always has a kind word or greeting, and has a wicked sense of humour (I know! For a finance guy!) That type of attitude from a person in his position is far more rare than it should be – and we were lucky to have Jim steering this ship.
Beyond what he did for Amway, Jim also was a presence on the national and international stage as part of the Direct Selling Association of Canada. He’s a winner of the organization’s prestigious Ivan P. Phelan award – the industry’s highest individual honour — which is given to the person who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the direct selling industry in Canada, and he spent nine years representing all of North America with the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations.
So now he’s off to greener pastures (well, hopefully greener, but there will probably be some sand traps and deep rough in his future, as well.) It’s safe to say he’ll be missed. I know many of you, both in the IBO world and in the direct selling industry, have had the opportunity to get to know Jim. We’d love to hear your thoughts – feel free to share your memories and well wishes in the comments section below.