Company History
1938
First RL Jones office opens in Calexico, Ca. by Earl D. Roberts. Founder (1898-1977)
1951
Richard L. Jones joins his Father in Law Earl D. Roberts at the helm of the R.L. Jones Firm.
1952
Roberts & Jones Customhouse Brokers opens in San Luis, AZ.
1961
Earl D. Roberts retires from the Customs Brokers Firm while he is also appointed by the late US President John F. Kennedy as Collector of Customs District No. 25.
1961
Earl D. Roberts sells his shares of the company to his son in law Richard L. Jones.
1974
Russell L. Jones, Richard L. Jones's son joins the R.L. Jones Firm.
1975
R.L. Jones Tecate CA. opens for business.
1977
Earl D. Roberts founder of R.L. Jones dies at the age of 78. Jan 9th, 1977.
1993
R.L. Jones San Diego, Ca. opens for business.
1993
Earl Roberts, Earl D. Roberts's grandson becomes a partner.
1996
Eduardo Acosta joins RL Jones San Diego
2001
R.L. Jones Nogales, AZ. opens for business
2001
Eduardo Acosta becomes a Partner
2006
Airport Customs Service located at the Port of Entry of Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA is acquired by R.L. Jones Customhouse Brokers, Inc.
2013
R.L. Jones Pharr, TX. opens for business.
2016
Brown, Alcantar & Brown, Inc. in El Paso TX. is acquired by R.L. Jones Customhouse Broker,s Inc.