Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Publications
Certification
Accomplishments
Professional Affiliations
Timeline
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Nickolas Jones

Rainsville

Summary

Motivated professional with a strong background in law, banking, and mediation. Experienced in legal and financial systems with a dedication to continuous education and professional growth. Currently pursuing advanced banking education at LSU to further enhance strategic financial leadership capabilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Development Officer

First State Bank
06.2025 - Current
  • - Spearhead community outreach and development initiatives.
  • - Promote financial education and community reinvestment programs.

Principal and Managing Member

DeSoto Printing
03.2025 - Current
  • - Oversee daily operations and strategic direction of the company.
  • - Provide leadership in print media and communication services.

President

Southern Torch
08.2013 - Current
  • - Lead editorial and business operations for local media company.
  • - Focused on community engagement and independent journalism.

Managing Member

Jones & Jones of Alabama
05.2009 - Current
  • - Oversee business and legal functions of family-owned enterprise.
  • - Ensure strategic growth and operational compliance.

Assistant Vice President & Loan Officer

First State Bank
05.2009 - 06.2025
  • - Managed lending services and assisted in strategic banking operations.
  • - Maintained strong client relationships and ensured regulatory compliance.

Mayor

City of Rainsville
11.2012 - 11.2016
  • - Oversaw city operations, budgets, and policy implementation.
  • - Worked to improve local infrastructure and community services.

Legislative Aid

U.S. Congress
05.2006 - 08.2006
  • - Assisted with legislative research and communication.
  • - Supported the Congressman’s office with constituent relations and administrative tasks.
  • The Honorable Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (AL-4)

Education

Graduate School of Banking -

LSU
05.2026

School of Law -

Birmingham
01.2019

Banking School -

Alabama
01.2015

Auburn University
05.2009

Northeast Alabama Community College
01.2006

Plainview High School
01.2004

Skills

  • - Legal Research & Analysis
  • - Mediation & Conflict Resolution
  • - Banking & Financial Services
  • - Contract Review
  • - Communication & Negotiation
  • - Risk Management
  • - Regulatory Compliance
  • - Client Relations

Affiliations

  • - Member, Alabama State Bar
  • - Member, Alabama Banking Association
  • - Member, Alabama Press Association
  • - Member, Alabama Broadcasters Association
  • - Member, Homebuilders Association of Alabama
  • - Licensed, Alabama Homebuilders License
  • - Licensed, Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) for Mortgage Loan Origination
  • - Member, Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce
  • - Member, Rainsville Chamber of Commerce
  • - Member, Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce
  • - Member, Albertville Chamber of Commerce
  • - Member, Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce
  • - Member, Boaz Chamber of Commerce

Publications

  • - Publisher, Times-Journal Newspaper
  • - Publisher, Jackson County Sentinel Newspaper
  • - Publisher, Sand Mountain Reporter Newspaper
  • - Publisher, DeKalb Living Magazine
  • - Publisher, Jackson Magazine
  • - Publisher, Land & Lakes Magazine

Certification

Mediation & Conflict Resolution Certificate – Auburn University
Alabama Homebuilders License
NMLS Certification for Mortgage Loan Origination

Accomplishments

  • Leadership of DeKalb County (AL) – Class of 2015

Professional Affiliations

Alabama State Bar
Alabama Banking Association
Alabama Press Association
Alabama Broadcasters Association
Homebuilders Association of Alabama
Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce
Rainsville Chamber of Commerce
Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce
Albertville Chamber of Commerce
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce
Boaz Chamber of Commerce

Timeline

Community Development Officer

First State Bank
06.2025 - Current

Principal and Managing Member

DeSoto Printing
03.2025 - Current

President

Southern Torch
08.2013 - Current

Mayor

City of Rainsville
11.2012 - 11.2016

Managing Member

Jones & Jones of Alabama
05.2009 - Current

Assistant Vice President & Loan Officer

First State Bank
05.2009 - 06.2025

Legislative Aid

U.S. Congress
05.2006 - 08.2006

Graduate School of Banking -

LSU

School of Law -

Birmingham

Banking School -

Alabama

Auburn University

Northeast Alabama Community College

Plainview High School

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