Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, maintains a family-centric approach when it comes to managing the team.l

He and his wife, Eugenia, have three children: Stephen, Charlotte, and Jerry Jr., each of whom plays a significant role in the Cowboys organization.

The dynamics of their lives changed dramatically when Jerry acquired the team in 1989, setting a new course for their professional paths.Jerry Jr. reflected on this shift in a 2018 interview with the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, noting, “We didn’t fully grasp how much this would alter our lives.

The Dallas Cowboys’ path has brought our family both visibility and responsibility, along with some criticism.”

He elaborated on the adjustment, emphasizing the need for the whole family’s involvement, saying, “It certainly impacted us, and we quickly realized that it required everyone’s contribution.

”Indeed, Jerry Jr. and his siblings became co-owners of the Cowboys and hold executive positions within the organization.

Despite the challenges, the siblings have navigated their roles smoothly, citing a deep respect for one another. Stephen remarked, “There’s no one I’d trust more to partner with than my brother and sister.

”Here’s an in-depth look at Jerry Jones’ three children: Stephen, Charlotte, and Jerry Jr.John Stephen Jones, 60 Jerry and Eugenia welcomed their first child, John Stephen, on June 21, 1964, in Danville, Arkansas.

At that time, Eugenia was visiting family, and Jerry was working in Oklahoma, nearly missing his son’s birth.

The couple had initially chosen the name Stephanie, anticipating a daughter, but changed it to Stephen upon learning they had a son, as detailed by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.Stephen was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, before the family entered professional football.

Even before Jerry bought the Cowboys, Stephen aspired to play college football—a goal his father encouraged him to pursue seriously. Stephen excelled as a quarterback at Catholic High School For Boys in Little Rock.Stephen shared with The Dallas Morning News in 2017 that Jerry instilled the value of hard work, insisting that football should be treated as a job if he wanted to avoid a traditional career.

When Jerry caught Stephen hosting a pool party instead of training, he took him to a job interview at Wendy’s, leading to Stephen’s realization of his priorities.

“He said, ‘Are you learning anything from this?’ I realized I should have been working,” Stephen recounted.

Jerry gave him a second chance to focus on football, a decision that profoundly impacted Stephen’s work ethic.

Stephen was later offered a football scholarship at Princeton University but opted for the University of Arkansas, his father’s alma mater. Jerry allowed him to attend Arkansas on the condition of selecting a challenging major.

Stephen chose chemical engineering and balanced his demanding coursework with playing as a linebacker for the Razorbacks, graduating in 1988.After graduation, Stephen joined his father’s oil and gas company, JMC and Arkoma Production Co.

However, when Jerry sold the company and bought the Cowboys, Stephen transitioned into team management.

“He called me and asked if I’d like to work for the Cowboys,” Stephen said, showing his readiness to be involved with the team.Stephen was appointed as one of the Cowboys’ vice presidents and has since played a crucial role in the team’s operations and management.

He currently serves as the Cowboys’ chief operating officer and co-owner and is the president of AT&T Stadium, which he helped develop.

Stephen’s responsibilities include overseeing scouting and player personnel, having been key in signing players like Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, Daryl Johnston, Michael Irvin, and Deion Sanders.Stephen also manages events at AT&T Stadium and the Cowboys World Headquarters.

He has earned various accolades for his NFL contributions, including sharing the NFL Executive of the Year Award with his father in 2014. Additionally, he is a member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.

Stephen is involved with several organizations, including the NFL’s New Stadium Committee and Competition Committee, and serves on the boards of Complexity Gaming, the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, the Dallas Citizens Council, and the Baylor Health Care System Foundation.

Stephen married Karen in the early ’90s, whom he met at the University of Arkansas.

They have four children: Jessica, Jordan, Caroline, and John Stephen Jr.Charlotte Jones, 58 Charlotte Jones was born on July 26, 1966, in Missouri, where her father was working in the insurance industry. By age 3, the family had moved back to Arkansas.

Charlotte reflects on her childhood, noting that her parents emphasized the importance of family time and being present at all of their children’s events. “My mom and dad stressed the importance of family,” Charlotte told The Dallas Morning News in 2017. “They always made sure to be at our dance recitals and school events.

Their presence was a significant gift.”Charlotte attended private Pulaski Academy but transferred to a public high school halfway through.

Despite being relatively unknown, she ran for class president against a popular athlete and lost by only a few votes. This experience, she felt, was instrumental in her acceptance into Stanford University.

“I learned a lot from my failures, and it made for a great college essay that helped me get into Stanford,” she said.

As valedictorian of her high school, Charlotte moved to California for Stanford, where Jerry opened an office in Sacramento, and Eugenia frequently visited. In 1988, Charlotte graduated with a degree in human biology. She began her career as an administrative assistant to U.S. Rep. Tommy Robinson in Washington D.C.

During this time, Jerry sought her help with various Cowboys-related tasks, initially met with resistance. Eventually, she agreed to help with cheerleader uniforms, marking her entry into the Cowboys’ world.

Charlotte moved to Dallas around 1990 to assist with the team, guided by Jerry’s advice to “find a way to stop losing money and not tarnish the Star.” She has since become a key figure in the Cowboys organization, serving as the chief brand officer and co-owner.

Her role involves overseeing brand operations, fan engagement, stadium design, and community relations. Charlotte also played a crucial role in designing AT&T Stadium and The Star, the team’s headquarters.

In 2012, Charlotte became the first woman to chair the NFL Foundation and was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame for Football Administration in 2017.

She also led the Cowboys’ partnership with The Salvation Army, serving as chairman of its National Advisory Board from 2010 to 2014.Charlotte met her first husband, Shy Anderson, while at Stanford, and they married in 1991, having three children: Haley, Shy Jr., and Paxton.

After their divorce, she married Amir Rozwadowski in 2024.Jerry Jones Jr., 54Initially, Jerry Sr. hesitated to pass on his name to his children due to concerns about being called “Junior.” Eventually, Jerry Jr.

was nicknamed Jerome and occasionally “Little Jerry” by family and friends.

After graduating from Catholic High School For Boys, where he played football, Jerry Jr. attended Georgetown University, earning a degree in political science in 1992.

He later obtained a law degree from Southern Methodist University in 1995. Although he initially considered a career in politics, he eventually pursued law.

Several years into his legal career, Jerry Jr. joined the family business, starting as vice president and general counsel for the Cowboys. He now serves as the chief sales and marketing officer and co-owner of the team.

His role involves overseeing sales and marketing efforts directed at fans and corporate partners, including merchandising and media.Jerry Jr.

was also involved in developing AT&T Stadium and the Cowboys World Headquarters, including the Baylor Scott and White Sports Therapy and Research Center and Cowboys Fit fitness centers.

He helped establish Cowboys Club, a private membership club overlooking the practice fields.

He is the CEO of Dallas Cowboys Merchandising, Ltd., which handles the team’s logos and trademarks. Jerry Jr.

married former equestrian Lori Lemon in 2006, and they have two children, James and Mary. They split their time between Dallas and their ranch in Springfield, Missouri.

Jerry Jr. is also the father of a daughter named Juliette from a previous relationship with actress Janine Turner.