Jason Ellis, Chief Operating Officer

Jason Ellis is the Chief Operating Officer for First National and  is responsible for leading process and enhancing day to day operations ensuring the organization  is well positioned for a strong future.  Jason was previously Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Capital Markets for First National and was responsible for interest rate risk management, funding, and securitization for all commercial and residential mortgage origination.  Prior to joining First National in 2004, Mr. Ellis was with the Asset/Liability Management group at Manulife Financial and with RBC Dominion Securities in Toronto and New York where he traded fixed income and interest rate derivatives.  Mr. Ellis holds a BA degree from the University of Western Ontario, a MBA degree from McMaster University and is a CFA charter holder.