Jerry Jones has been the owner of the Dallas Cowboys since 1989. Since then, he has created a $9 billion franchise that has enjoyed great commercial success year after year despite the team’s lack of title wins.
Jones was 46 when he became owner of the Cowboys. Today, at 81, Jones continues to serve as owner, general manager and president. With his wife Eugenia, He has three children who all also work within the organization. Let’s take a look at who they are and what each of them is doing with the Dallas Cowboys.
Jerry Jones’ Children
Stephen Jones
Stephen is Jerry’s eldest son, born in 1964. In 1988, he graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Degree in chemical engineering. He played for the Razorbacks football team for four years as a linebacker and on special teams. The same year Jerry purchased the Cowboys, Stephen also began working in the organization.
Stephen currently serves as Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and Director of Player Personnel. He is responsible for managing all team and stadium operations, as well as overseeing the scouting department and player personnel.
It also helps manage the salary cap, player contracts, recruiting and events at the stadium and The Star in Frisco. He is most likely to take over fully from Jerry when he is no longer the owner of the Dallas Cowboys.
Stephen lives in Highland Park, Dallas with his wife Karen. Together they have four children.
Charlotte Jones
Charlotte Jones is Jerry’s middle child, born in 1966. She graduated from Stanford University in 1988 with a Bachelor’s degree in human biology. From 1989 to 1990, Charlotte worked for U.S. Representative Tommy F. Robinson, overseeing the office and legislative staff. Like Stephen, she began working for the Cowboys the same year her father purchased the franchise, in 1989.
Charlotte is now executive vice president and chief brand officer of the Dallas Cowboys. She manages everything related to the Cowboys brand, including business operations, fan engagement, marketing, stadium design, licensed apparel and community relations. As a member of the marketing department, Charlotte is also responsible for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the Cowboys mascot, Rowdy.
Charlotte Jones Salary and Net Worth
In 2010, she was appointed chair of the Salvation Army National Advisory Council, becoming the first woman to hold that position. In 2012, she was appointed chair of the NFL Foundation. She leads philanthropic events in the areas of player care, youth football and medical research.
Charlotte was married to David “Shy” Anderson for 31 years and together they have three children, but they divorced in 2022. Her ex-husband Shy also worked for the Cowboys as the chief operating officer of the organization’s Arena Football League entry, the Dallas Desperados, but stopped working for them in 2018. She is now engaged to Amir Rozadowski.
Charlotte travels across the United States speaking at philanthropic initiatives and brand innovations and currently lives in Dallas, Texas.
Jerry Jones Jr.
Jerry Jr. is the youngest of Jerry Jones’ three children, born in 1969. He received his Bachelor’s degree in political science from Georgetown University in 1992 before earning his Law graduate from Southern Methodist University in 1995.
Jerry Jr. joined the Cowboys organization in 1996 as vice president and general counsel, negotiating rookie contracts, local radio and television broadcast rights, and sponsorship deals. In 2001, he became the Cowboys’ chief marketing officer and president and general manager of the Dallas Desperados. Jerry Jr.’s current title with the Cowboys is executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer.In this capacity, he oversees all marketing and sales efforts.
Jerry Jr. has a daughter with actress Janine Turner and two other children with his current wife, Lori Lemon. He, his wife, and children live together in Dallas, Texas.
Does Jerry Jones have an estranged daughter?
In 2022, Jerry Jones was sued by Alexandra Davisa woman claiming to be his daughter. She said Jones paid her mother, Cynthia Davis, $375,000 to keep quiet. Court documents show that Jones agreed to financially support Alexandra and her mother in exchange for never publicly acknowledging him as the father. In her complaint, she sought to declare that she was no longer bound by that agreement.
Davis later dropped the lawsuit and instead proceeded with a paternity test. In February 2024, a judge upheld the decision requiring Jones to take the paternity test.rejecting his appeal. DNA testing proved that the man Cynthia Davis was married to when Alexandra was born is not the father. It is unclear whether Jones has ever taken the paternity test, and the results have not been made public if he has.
