Since joining Griffin Funding as a fractional COO/Integrator in April 2025, Jones has helped drive more than 50% growth, expand operational alignment, and strengthen leadership cohesion across all markets. With offices in San Diego, CA; Irvine, CA; and Scottsdale, AZ, and $72.5 million in warehouse line liquidity, Griffin Funding is entering its largest and most strategic growth phase yet.

The company continues to scale its Non-QM leadership nationally and recently received industry attention from HousingWire for LIA, its AI-powered Non-QM Automated Underwriting System.

Driving Toward $3 Billion in Annual Loan Volume

In his expanded role, Jones will guide Griffin Funding’s multi-year strategy to reach $3 billion in annual loan volume by 2030. This growth plan emphasizes optimization and innovation—not just headcount expansion. Key priorities include:

  • Maximizing production per loan officer through Non-QM expertise, training, and workflow refinement

  • Expanding into strategic new markets, including Charlotte, NC and Dallas, TX

  • Leveraging AI tools like LIA to increase Non-QM underwriting precision, speed, and scalability

  • Protecting and strengthening the company’s industry-leading 5-star customer experience

  • Scaling first-party lead generation powered by the Griffin Funding brand

As Peter Drucker famously said, “All business is innovation and marketing.” Griffin Funding’s strategy reflects that philosophy—pairing world-class marketing and first-party lead generation with modern lending technology to empower its loan officers nationwide.

Jones will oversee leadership development, recruiting performance, cross-market expansion, sales optimization, and alignment across operations, strategy, and capital markets.

Strengthening EOS®, Leadership & Operational Excellence

As full-time Integrator, Jones will continue embedding the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®) across all departments, focusing on:

  • Organizational clarity and accountability chart optimization

  • Company-wide meeting rhythm and leadership cadence

  • Recruiting, onboarding, and people-ops alignment

  • Management development and coaching

  • Execution of company-wide Rocks and strategic initiatives

Jones will also lead enhancements to Griffin Funding University (GFU), transforming it into a world-class training program for:

  • Bank Statement Loans

  • DSCR Loans

  • Griffin Funding’s proprietary systems and workflows

  • Non-QM underwriting and structuring

  • Leadership and sales excellence

  • The 6-Step Roar & Soar Sales Process

Executive Commentary

Bill Lyons, Founder & CEO

“John has been instrumental in our growth this year,” said CEO Bill Lyons. “His leadership brings structure, accountability, and alignment to every part of the organization. Moving him into a full-time role allows us to scale responsibly, strengthen our Non-QM dominance, and continue offering a world-class borrower experience.”

Chloe Shubin, VP of Strategy

“John brings clarity, consistency, and direction to every department he works with,” said Chloe Shubin, VP of Strategy. “His ability to integrate EOS, improve communication, and help align strategy with operations positions Griffin Funding to scale rapidly with the right people, in the right seats. As we expand and drive toward the $3B milestone, John’s leadership is a tremendous asset. Simply put, he helps us stay in our lane, and go fast.”

Lien King, VP of Operations

“John has elevated our operational rhythm and strengthened the way we execute across processing, underwriting, and closing,” said Lien King, VP of Operations. “His leadership ensures our teams stay aligned, efficient, and focused on delivering fast turn times and high-quality loan files. He’s helped build a framework that supports growth without compromising precision or service.”

About Griffin Funding

Griffin Funding is the nation’s #1 consumer-direct Non-QM mortgage lender, specializing in VA loans, FHA loans, and innovative solutions for self-employed borrowers and real estate investors—including Bank Statement Loans, DSCR Loans, Asset-Based Loans, HELOCs, and other Non-QM programs. The company is HUD-approved to underwrite FHA loans, holds VA Automatic Authority to originate VA loans directly, and is licensed nationwide. NMLS #1120111

Griffin Funding is uniquely positioned in the Non-QM market because its lending platform is supported by tier-one institutional loan buyers, including securitizers, private equity firms, investment banks, banks, and insurance funds. These elite capital partners represent buyers that mortgage brokers—and even many independent mortgage bankers—cannot access. This deep capital-market foundation allows Griffin Funding to deliver highly competitive pricing, consistent credit execution, industry-leading Non-QM turn times, a wide underwriting box, and unmatched loan program stability.

The company’s strong capital relationships, combined with its advanced technology—including LIA, Griffin’s AI-powered Non-QM Automated Underwriting System—and its first-party lead generation engine, make it the top choice nationally for Non-QM borrowers, DSCR investors, and self-employed homebuyers.

Founded in 2013, Griffin Funding has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list five times, recognized for its rapid growth, innovation, and industry-leading 5-star borrower experience.

Learn more at GriffinFunding.com.

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