Story from John Meek

Story from John Meek - Retired Group 4 Total Security Employee

Forgive me, but my message is simple. JPS had the knack of making those around him to want to be successful. I have so many memories, but one in particular demonstrates the measure of the man. The occasion was a Regional Sales Meeting I was holding at Foxhill Manor in the late 80's.

There were around 18 Security Consultants sitting round the table in the dining room. John Bates was making a presentation about something or other, so I took the opportunity to slip out of the room. JPS was standing outside the main entrance, bags on both shoulders and holding even more bags trying to get in. Still managing to balance his cigar between his lips, he thanked me for letting him in.

I told him I had my sales team in the dining room for our meeting. He dropped the bags and made it clear that he would like to meet them. Credit to John Bates, he managed to continue his presentation without missing a beat as JPS entered the room. When John finished, JPS went round the table and spoke to all of the team individually.

He then related how the business started with him on a bike selling contracts so the team could understand his empathy with the daily issues they were facing. He also made it clear how important their roles were in the continued growth of the business.

After he left, the atmosphere in the room was electric - there were 18 individuals so motivated that we managed to smash our sales targets! He had taken time out from a hectic and demanding schedule for a spontaneous moment that he clearly enjoyed as much as the sales team.

Everything else about JPS has been said - all I will say is THANK YOU Jorgen Philip-Sorensen and of course, to offer my sympathy to his family and close friends at this time.