Since joining FB&T in 2016, Jones most recently served as Hope Market President from
2019 to 2025, where he oversaw day-to-day operations and led the lending team for the
Hope and Prescott locations.

A Hope native, Jones is a graduate of Hope High School and earned a bachelor’s
degree from Southern Arkansas University in 2004. He is also a 2021 alum of the
Southwest Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University.

Jones is active in his community, serving on the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Board of Visitors and University of Hope-Texarkana Foundation Board, the Hempstead
County Economic Development Board, and the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of
Commerce Board as treasurer. He also serves on the Southwest Arkansas Regional
Medical Center Board and is a member of the Hope Kiwanis Club and Bethany Baptist
Church.

“Jacob’s proven leadership and wealth of credit and lending expertise are invaluable to
Farmers Bank and the communities we serve,” said Chris Gosnell, Chairman,
President, and CEO of FB&T. “His experience and vast knowledge of the financial
sector will help drive healthy growth for our customers and communities for years to
come.”