Jacqueline Reses, Getting Things Done Methodology and Core Personal Values and Principles
Alex Brogan
Jacqueline Reses is rewriting the rules of American banking from an unlikely headquarters: a Missouri community bank with $2.8 billion in assets. The former Square executive and Yahoo veteran has transformed Lead Bank into a fintech laboratory, proving that innovation doesn't require Silicon Valley zip codes or unicorn valuations.
Her approach cuts against conventional wisdom. While most fintech companies chase digital-native customers with app-first strategies, Reses is building technology infrastructure that serves traditional banking relationships. The result? Lead Bank's deposits have surged past industry growth rates while expanding its technology offerings to compete with pure-play fintech startups.