Bruner-Cox LLP was founded as Jones & Cox in 1925, shortly after Al Cox became Ohio's 392^nd CPA.  The two men started with one typewriter, one adding machine, three desks and two files.  By the end of their first year, they hired a staff accountant and the story of Bruner-Cox LLP as one of the fastest-growing Firms in Northeast Ohio began.

1931	Charles Lotz is admitted as partner and the Firm name changes to Jones, Cox & Lotz.
1938	Paul Syler is admitted as partner and Eldon Jones passes away.
1956	Jack Bruner and Paul Cox are added as partners.  Jack Bruner was dedicated to keeping abreast of new technologies, and under his leadership, the firm developed a data processing department, which was later expanded when the firm joined into a partnership with another accounting firm to process client general ledgers and develop numerous inventory control systems for retail clients.
1963	Ron Graves, a former IRS agent, is admitted as partner. The Firm name changes to Bruner, Cox, Lotz, Syler & Graves.
1966	After the deaths of two partners, it becomes clear that the Firm's management structure must change from a sole proprietorship to a client service team approach — a common practice today but almost unheard of at the time.
1969	Bob Carr is admitted as partner. Together, Ron Graves and Bob Carr further develop the Firm's policies and procedures, including centralizing the hiring process and scheduling for engagements and implementing consistent audit, review and compilation programs.
1977 - 1987	Bernie Lepkowski, John Finnucan (managing partner from 1994 - 2003), Tom Clevenger, and Steve Pittman are admitted as partners.
1989	Greg McNulty is admitted as partner. The Firm also becomes a regionally-exclusive member of the McGladrey Network, remaining independent but gaining access to national and international resources.
1990	Lou Maglione becomes a partner.
1992	The Firm name changes to Bruner-Cox LLP.
1996	In response to changing client needs, CFS of Northeastern Ohio, Ltd. opens its doors as an affiliate of Bruner-Cox LLP. Financial personnel placement services are now offered.
1997	Bruner-Cox LLP acquires Drexler, Markowski, Zaucha, expanding the Firm's presence in Akron. Ron Manse, the Firm's current managing partner, and Bob Marks are admitted as partners.
1998	Scott Warburton is admitted as partner. Two additional affiliated companies are formed: BC Basics, offering small business tax and accounting services, and BC Technology Solutions, providing accounting and business information systems solutions.
2000	Mike Markowski is admitted as partner. The Firm also celebrates its 75th anniversary.
2003	Bill Choler is admitted as partner. Leadership transitions from John Finnucan as managing partner to Ron Manse beginning in 2004.
2005	Greg Blasiman is admitted as partner.
2007	Dane Mayle and David Groves are admitted as partner.
2008	Dan Riemenschneider is admitted as partner.
2009	Ken Douglas is admitted as partner.
2010	Bruner-Cox LLP celebrates 85 years in business.