Executive Profile
Named a Cowboys Vice President in February of 1989, Jones coordinates the Cowboys� entire player personnel department. He oversees the negotiation of all player contracts, management of the salary cap, the operation of Texas Stadium and a wide range of other club related duties.

Recognized as Owner Jerry Jones� right hand man, Stephen Jones has played an integral role in the team�s rise from a 1-15 record in 1989 to three Super Bowl victories and six NFC East titles in the last eight seasons.

In the ever-evolving role of the salary cap in the current collective bargaining agreement, Jones� performance in managing the Cowboys player payroll has played a prominent role in the team�s ability to compete at the NFL�s highest level.

Jones� involvement in shaping the Dallas roster under the salary cap has been critical in allowing the Cowboys to maintain one of the NFL�s most talented core group of players throughout the decade of the 1990s.

In the months leading up to the 2000 season, Jones played a key role in the Cowboys aggressive approach to free agency. He was instrumental in negotiating a long-term contract that allowed Dallas to trade for wide receiver Joey Galloway. In addition, the signings of TE Jackie Harris, QB Randall Cunningham, LBs Joe Bowden and Barron Wortham and CB Ryan McNeil ensured a very productive free agent period for the Cowboys.

In 1999, his hard work helped Dallas land wide receiver Raghib �Rocket� Ismail, who led the team with 80 receptions last season, and center Mark Stepnoski, combined with the long term contract extension of quarterback Troy Aikman, helped the Cowboys earn their eighth playoff appearance in the 1990s.

During a historic two-year period of time, Jones was involved in signing five Cowboys stars to the most lucrative contracts ever paid for players at their respective positions. Between September of 1993 and September of 1995, Jones helped orchestrate contract agreements that made Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith, quarterback Troy Aikman, fullback Daryl Johnston, wide receiver Michael Irvin and cornerback Deion Sanders the highest paid NFL players to ever play their positions at the time of their signings.

In the summer of 1992, Stephen Jones was the key figure in the negotiation and signing of 13 veteran contracts - enabling the Cowboys to start the season with a complete roster en route to their run to the Super Bowl XXVII title.

In April of 1991, Jones was part of a Dallas college draft effort that saw the Cowboys select 17 players � all of whom were under contract prior to the start of training camp. In addition, 14 of the 17 players drafted by Dallas went on to earn roster spots in the NFL.

Entering his 11th year as a NFL executive, Jones has enjoyed a life-long association with the game of football. A four-year letterman as a linebacker and special teams stand-out at the University of Arkansas, Jones was a starter for the Razorbacks in the Orange Bowl Classic that followed the 1986 season.

Prior to attending the University of Arkansas, Jones was an all-state quarterback and a three-year starter at Catholic High School in Little Rock, AR. He graduated from Arkansas in 1988 with a degree in chemical engineering and went to work in the oil and gas business for JMC Exploration as an engineer.

On Feb. 25, 1989, Jerry Jones purchased the Dallas Cowboys and installed Stephen into a key front office position as one of three vice presidents with the club. Jones is actively involved with the Young Presidents Organization. He also serves on the board of directors for the Kent Waldrep National Paralysis Foundation and the G.T.E./ S.M.U. Athletic Forum.

Jones (6/21/64) was born and raised in Little Rock. He is married to the former Karen Hickman of El Dorado, AR, and the couple has three daughters and a son: Jessica (8/24/92), Jordan (10/8/93), Caroline (4/4/97) and John Stephen, Jr. (4/19/99).