Matt Johnner
About Matt Johnner
Matt Johnner is a Banking Member Leader at Forbes Finance Council and the President and Co-founder of Participate and BankLabs. He holds two patents related to his work at Participate and serves as a board member and investor at Encore Bank.
Current Role at Forbes Finance Council
Matt Johnner serves as the Banking Member Leader at Forbes Finance Council, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he engages with industry leaders and contributes to discussions on banking and finance trends. His work is conducted remotely from Dallas, Texas.
Leadership at Participate
Matt Johnner is the President, Co-founder, and Director of Participate, a company he has been involved with since 2023. Under his leadership, Participate focuses on digitizing lending processes and enhancing community banks' operational efficiency. He holds two patents related to the innovations developed at Participate.
Board Membership at Encore Bank
Johnner is a Board Member and Investor at Encore Bank, which he joined in 2019. Encore Bank is known for its concierge banking services that combine high-touch customer service with advanced technology solutions.
Experience with BankLabs
As President, Co-founder, and Director at BankLabs since 2016, Matt Johnner has played a significant role in launching platforms that enhance lending and deposit strategies for community banks. His efforts contributed to the successful sale of the product Construct +Pay to Abrigo in 2022.
Educational Background
Matt Johnner studied at Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 1988 to 1992. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in banking and technology.