In 1980, after an oil crisis, James Ronald "Ron" Jones founded J.R. Jones Roofing, blending his construction expertise with his love for people. His principle was simple: "The best way to give people a better roof is by being a better person." By 1981, the company transitioned to strictly commercial roofing, filling a void in the market by focusing on exceptional customer service, not just transactions.

In 1984, J.R. Jones Roofing became a corporation, and by 1987, it expanded nationally due to the obvious service differentiator which was the people. Ron's values, especially "choosing good," guided every action and ensured success.

In 1994, Earl Thomas joined, emphasizing human capital and operational excellence. In Earl, Ron had found a kindred spirit who believed that we must always “treat people the way we want to be treated.” Their partnership led to significant growth, quadrupling by 1998 and expanding eightfold by 2008. Tommy Thomas then joined, integrating new technologies while vigorously maintaining core values. 

Once J.R. Jones found a true leadership team, including Jenny Smith, Matt Ewton, and Jared Stephenson, it facilitated growth like never before! This team continued to uphold the tradition of "aggressive goodness," ensuring the company's unimpeachable reputation and lasting success.

In 2024, J.R. Jones Roofing found another contractor who mirrored their own ideologies and beliefs on how to treat people and provide customer service. That contractor was Eskola Roofing, and early in 2024 they merged to offer our partners more than we ever have in our history. J.R. Jones Roofing and Eskola Roofing are truly stronger together.

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Our early days in the 1980s and 1990s.