Jamie Jones joined the board of directors in 2026. He is owner and founder of Jones Family Farms and Jones Family Farms Winery, a 530-acre specialty crop farm growing strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins and Christmas trees in Shelton, Connecticut. Jones directs the entire farm operation, while focusing on crop management and winery production for the 6,000-case winery he established. The farm also recently acquired a greenhouse operation, producing spring annuals for wholesale and retail sales. 

Jones currently serves on the Farm Credit East board of directors. Outside of Farm Credit, he has served as Vice President of CT Farm Bureau, President of the CT Vineyard and Winery Association, and in numerous other ag organizations. He also serves on the Shelton Zoning Board of Appeals.