Brian W. Jones

President, Board Member @Merrick Bank

Merrick Bank is an approximately $9 billion asset FDIC-insured institution focused on consumer financial services, with three principal business lines: non-prime credit cards, recreational vehicle lending, and payment card merchant acquiring.Since assuming the presidency, led the executive team through a period of significant transformation and growth:•Grew total assets from $6.0B to $9.2B (June 2024 – December 2025), driven by organic growth and successful portfolio integration.•Improved efficiency ratio from approximately 32% to 29% over the same period, reflecting disciplined cost management alongside rapid growth.•Led the integration of a major credit card portfolio, accounts, and personnel acquired from Ally Financial, including systems conversion and operational onboarding.•Sponsored a rebrand of Merrick Bank with a new identity, logo, and product lineup aligned to the bank\'s evolving market position.•Reorganized or outsourced key departments to improve accountability, reduce redundancy, and position the bank for continued growth.•Serve as a member of Merrick Bank\'s Board of Directors, participating in board governance, strategic planning, and oversight.