The passion of art for Leslie ‘Ted’ Williams has subdued his drive to continue working within the financial sector as he retired from the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) after 38 years of stellar service.

“Over the years it has been an absolutely wonderful experience, I have met very many characters” Williams expressed at his Farewell Dinner at the Montego Bay Yacht Club.

Although this affable financial whiz and Artist contributed to the success of JNBS, throughout his tenure Williams confessed that never aspired to accumulate great wealth as many would have thought.

“After being with a financial institution for such a long time, I have never developed the affinity for money, which means that when I should have Spent a lot of time garnering it I spent the time saying ‘Just being on earth, just fulfilling myself was adequate’. I have also said I never wanted to be rich because I have never seen a rich artist produce work of substance” the retiree and artist noted in his address.

Williams continues to produce masterpieces in paintings and sculptures and as for whether the decision to pursue wealth over art ever came to his mind he jokingly said “I want my own punishment as an artist so I can’t hide under the shelter of being with a financial organization”. Nonetheless, he does not regret his time spent at JNBS and the people he has had the opportunity to work with.

General manager for JNBS Earl Jarrett was heartened by the unyielding support that Williams have offered during his tenure at the bank.

“Ted represents one of the finest examples of dedication and unswerving contribution to JNBS. As an associate his coworker s commend him for his stewardship and deem him to be a font of wisdom and a man of compassion” Jarrett said of Williams who retired as a senior regional manager at JNBS.

In his closing remarks he wished Williams success in his future endevours and “we are proud to honour you, we wish you continued success as you express yourself through art”.