Biography

Derrick A. Jones is President of Truxton Trust Company having been a part of the Company’s executive management team since inception in 2004 and led the Company’s Wealth Management initiatives for its first 18 years. Additionally, Mr. Jones has been responsible for Corporate Development, specifically strategy, recruiting, training, and business development. Prior to Truxton, Mr. Jones held senior positions at SunTrust (now Truist) in both Georgia and Tennessee.

Mr. Jones earned his Bachelor of Arts in business and finance from St. Leo College, where he graduated magna cum laude. He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Alabama, where he received the W.T. Goodloe Rutland Endowed Scholarship and was Junior Editor of the Law & Psychology Review. Previously an adjunct professor at Belmont University, he continues teaching industry topics and assisting students achieve professional credentials such as CFP® and CTFA designations. Mr. Jones served six years in the Naval Submarine Service and is a member of the Alabama State Bar, multiple Estate Planning Councils and the University of Alabama Planned Giving Advisory Council. He is also a past Chairman of the Tennessee Bankers Association Trust Committee.