Jacob Jones

Jacob Jones is a Hope native (Hope High School Class of 1999), a Southern Arkansas University alumnus (2004), and a graduate from the Southwest Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University (2021). He is the Market President for Farmers Bank & Trust, where he has worked since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Hope and Prescott branches and the commercial lending department. He also represents Farmers Bank in its interactions with the community. Jacob generously donates his time and energy to many local groups and organizations, serving as a past president of Hope Kiwanis Club, Vice Chair of the Hempstead County Library Board, Board Member of Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Treasurer of Hope/Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, and an active member of Bethany Baptist Church.

Jacob’s inspiration comes from his family: his wife, Jordan, his children, Jenna and Jett, and his parents. He said that after watching his parents remain active in the community and school system, he feels it is his turn. “This is home for me,” Jones said. “I am blessed with the opportunity to work and give back to the same community I was raised in, the community I’m now raising my family in. The people I work with at the bank, the people in my civics clubs, and the people I grew up with—we’re all in this together. Whether representing Farmers Bank & Trust or acting on behalf of an organization, Jacob strives to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.”