It can be said that the beauty of a life is order and discipline. One could also say that the blessing of a life is hard work and commitment. Neville Anderson’s life and work stands as testimony to these philosophies.
Neville is the Administrative Manager for the National Works Agency’s western region (Trelawny, St. James, Hanover, and Westmoreland). He was recently recognized as the “Boss of the Year” by the Jamaica Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals (JASAP).
His dedication, remarkable work ethic and excellent leadership abilities has gained him the respect of all those who have worked with him. It is these very qualities that led to his nomination for the “Boss of the Year” for the Parish of St. James in March 2007. He won this title and went on to compete for the all island “Boss of the Year” in April 2007. His eloquence and forthright attitude wowed the judges who unanimously selected him as "Boss of the Year".
Neville has had a long career with the public service which has been marked by excellence in the field of administration. Over the past six years, he has been employed as the NWA’s Administrative Manager for the Western Region. Prior to working with the Agency he served the now defunct Public Works Department, for ten years as an Accounting Clerk and later as a County Administrator for the county of Cornwall.
Under Neville’s leadership the staff has been able to achieve a high level of productivity. He motivates staff to achieve their full potential and ably articulates the vision for the staff to remain focused on achieving the desired results. He leads by example, transferring the vast expertise he has garnered overtime to staff members across the gamut of the Agency. He is a two time recipient of the Agency’s Employee of the Quarter competition, the first and only individual from the Western Region to win this award twice in one year.
His dedication and commitment to service also extends to his community. He is a dedicated son of Hanover who works tirelessly in his quest to aid in the development of the Parish. “Service above self” is the philosophy which guides this philanthropist. This has led him to be involved in various community projects and organizations.
Currently, he serves as the Director of Club Services at the Hanover chapter of the Rotary Club. He is also the immediate Past President of the Club. Through this organization he has worked on many projects including the sponsorship of a hearing impaired student to the Jamaica Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf in Manchester. He has also worked on committees to beautify various public buildings in the parish.
Additionally, he is a member of the Hanover Co-operative Credit Union Credit Committee. Here he focuses on the business side of things by helping to decide on the awarding of loans.
Neville who is married to Donna, a teacher at Ruseas High School in Hanover has blazed a track record for success in the field of administration and community service and is deserving of this recognition.
The Chief Executive Officer, Milton Hodelin and the rest of the NWA family salute this hard-worker. A gentle giant with a golden heart and a shining example of what it means to be true to self and fellow men in giving service.
