Brian Jones is a Manager of Model Validation at Ally Financial Inc., specializing in model validation for the CCAR and DFAST processes. A graduate of the Public Policy doctoral program at UNC Charlotte, Brian focused on energy policy and econometrics. In previous roles, Brian was a Senior Model Validation Analyst and also served as a Grants Compliance Coordinator at Florida State University, ensuring compliance with various funding agencies. Brian holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Florida and an MA in Public Administration and Policy from Florida State University.