Empowering underserved communities and building generational wealth
Plan for tomorrow today!
ABOUT US
Simplified Approach
BLANKFi is a veteran owned business that will offer the simplified core banking services and financial tools of a leading national bank but with minimal fees. BlankFi will provide a secure banking experience by utilizing Blockchain and AI based technologies. Our philosophy is simple... Give people more access to make payments while partnering with companies that support the community.
Future Features
Building on years of experience helping clients plan for the future, managing financial applications, businesses, operations, projects, and meeting financial goals - the BlankFi team is creating a banking application made with you in mind!
Future BlankFi app features will include:
- Checking and Savings Accounts
- Mobile Check Deposit
- Debit Card Services
- Budget Tracking
- Financial Advisor Referral Network
- Financial Education Resources
We will offer simplicity, security, and speed so you can get access to your money when you need it. Simple, Secure and Fast - now that's something worth investing in.
Committed to Service
We are working towards building an economy that serves people, the planet and something greater than ourselves (Humanity).
We will generate jobs, provide resources, improve lives and
establish meaningful relationships through our referral financial advisor network and excellent customer service.
Customers will grow personally through financial education campaigns, materials, workshops and events.
OUR TEAM
Jevan Willis
Founder & CEO
- Jevan is a Financial Services Executive and Veteran Army Captain with 20 years of experience in Treasury, Banking Operations, Payment Systems, Enterprise Program Management, Product & IT Support, and Business Management. He served as Vice President of Foreign Exchange Operations and Head of Business Management at RBS Citizens Bank, Senior Director and Global Operations Support Lead of Treasury Operations at GE Capital and Global Treasury Transformation Lead at Micro Focus. In the U.S. Army, he was a Signal Officer branch detailed Air Missile Defense in South Korea and served as the Headquarters Company Commander for the Garrison at West Point. He has a BS in Electrical Engineering (Computer Architectural Design) from West Point (USMA) and an MA in Management and Leadership from Webster University.
Lola Jimoh - Willis
Co-Founder & Chief of Sales and Investor Relations
- Lola has over 20 years of experience in Sales and Entertainment working with premier luxury brands like Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, Macy’s, Dr. Brandt, Sephora, Carol’s Daughter and Estee Lauder. As an actress and model, she has worked with celebrities like Christie Brinkley, Chris Rock and Mary J. Blige, TV magazines like Seventeen, Ebony and Essence and TV networks like ABC, NBC, and MTV. She holds a BA in Mass Communications & Theater and Minor in African-American Studies from Lehman College.
Donald Nelson
Chief of Product Design & User Experience
- Don is an Industrial Design and User Experience professional with 25 years of experience in corporate and consultant environments working with Diebold Nixdorf, Smartshape Design and Fisher Design. Don has a passion for creative problem solving through design and innovation and has global design experience. Don has earned over 70 design patents while serving in progressive leadership roles ranging from Account Manager, Senior Designer to Design Director of a global design team. He holds a BS in Industrial Design from the University of Cincinnati.
Drew Harmon
AI Research & Development Manager
- Drew Harmon began his career as a student at the Ohio State University studying Computer Engineering and Accounting. From there Drew took an entrepreneurial path, working with a record label while also earning a CompTIA A+ certification. This technical expertise led to a career in manufacturing, where he has worked for over 18 years, honing skills in operations and problem-solving. Drew has experience working with digital machinery and robotic technology, integrating automation solutions to enhance efficiency and precision. In 2009, he began creating content and explored various business ventures, including photography and real estate.
Jamie Beard
Creative Operations and Public Relations Associate
- Jamie brings over 23 years of global leadership experience in human resources, customer service, program management, operations, training and public relations. As a First Sergeant in the US Air Force, he served as key advisor to the Senior Officer of a 600-person governmental organization and was lead program manager in multiple locations worldwide. He is a certified classroom instructor who specialized in Master Resiliency, while contributing to public relations as he was appointed Dover Delaware Chamber of Commerce military Liaison. After military retirement, Jamie developed a community focused brand as a Realtor, mastering his sales acumen through marketing and creating content by leveraging his skills in photography and videography. He holds two Associate’s Degrees in Human Resources and in Aircrew Safety Systems.
Dan Henderson
Network Infrastructure - Advisor