The History of Our Company It started with a dilemma. Back in the early 1940’s Frederick W. Jones was a potato chip distributor with no potato chips to sell. His normal supplier was struggling to keep up with production. The solution came in two parts. Frederick’s supplier gave their blessing to form his own potato chip company. Equally important, his supplier graciously provided much-needed experience, teaching Frederick how to produce excellent potato chips. The Jones Potato Chip Company was born. Frederick cooked his potato chips by hand in a kettle. The chips were lifted out of the hot oil in a basket and spread out on a counter to cool and to be salted. Then the potato chips would be put into wax bags, stapled shut, ready to be put into cartons to be delivered to local stores and restaurants. The wax bags did not protect the chips from light or moisture very well; providing quality potato chips to the customers was a key challenge that had to be overcome. A Family Business The Jones Potato Chip Company is truly a family organization. Frederick, his wife Elaine, and all six of their children have worked in the business. Through the years, over forty family members have been employed by the company. Frederick and Elaine Jones retired in 1986. The Jones Potato Chip Company strives to maintain a family atmosphere within the organization. Success would not have been possible without the steadfast and loyal effort of many individuals over the years. The hard work and dedication of our employees, both past and present, has contributed greatly to the Jones Potato Chip Company. There is one part of the “family” that we have yet to mention: our customers. There are many customers that have eaten Jones Potato Chips for years and years. Thank you! If you haven’t tried Jones Potato Chips we invite you to join the “family”. It is with great pride that we continue to make great-tasting potato chips and snack foods and can truly say, “Family Made Since 1945.” Early Company Vehicle Old Delivery Truck Local Billboard (1958)