David M. Jones

David M. Jones, Managing Director, joined Merit in 1993 in conjunction with the closing and initial investing of Fund 1. David was previously a senior consultant with Peterson Consulting, a national business valuation and litigation consulting firm, and specialized in business and product line valuations in intellectual property disputes.

David earned an M.B.A. with honors from the University of Chicago and a B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1988.

A Managing Director of Merit Capital Partners since 2000, David currently serves on the Board of Directors of Medway Air Ambulance Inc. and Choice Slocum Holdings, LLC.

David is currently attempting to survive raising four teenagers. David is active with the Employee Stock Ownership Association, having served as a member of the Finance Committee since 2001. David’s community activities include serving on several St. Mary Parish committees, coaching youth basketball, and serving as Board Member of Camp Kesem, the largest national organization dedicated to supporting children impacted by a parent’s cancer, at no cost to families. David is also a past board member of the Wellness House, a community based organization devoted to helping cancer patients and families.