Jersey Mike’s promotes Jamie Kapalko to VP and general counsel

Jersey Mike’s Subs recently announced that Jamie Kapalko has been promoted to vice president and general counsel.

Kapalko joined Jersey Mike’s in 2015 and most recently served as deputy general counsel. She will be responsible for overseeing all legal affairs, including corporate contracts and regulatory compliance.

“Jamie’s leadership touches every aspect of our business,” Peter Cancro, founder and CEO, Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, said. “Her strategic counsel and sound judgment will help us continue to build customer trust and the Jersey Mike’s brand as we grow both in the U.S. and abroad.”

Kapalko has played an important role in Jersey Mike’s impressive expansion and was an integral part of the team that drove Jersey Mike’s expansion into Canada.

Raised in Belmar, near Jersey Mike’s Point Pleasant headquarters, Kapalko received her undergraduate degree from Villanova University and her law degree from Harvard Law School. She started her career working with startups at the state’s largest law firm.