Jeremy Cole
About Jeremy Cole
Jeremy Cole serves as the Sr. Director of Labor Relations at US Foods, bringing extensive experience in labor law and conflict resolution. He has a strong educational background with an MBA and a JD, and has successfully managed numerous grievances and mediations throughout his career.
Work at US Foods
Jeremy Cole serves as the Senior Director of Labor Relations at US Foods, a position he has held since 2022. He operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area, where he focuses on managing labor relations and ensuring compliance with employment laws. His role involves overseeing negotiations, grievances, and mediations, contributing to the company's labor strategy.
Previous Experience in Labor Relations
Before joining US Foods, Jeremy Cole worked at Compass Group as Senior Labor Counsel and Director of Labor Relations from 2014 to 2022. In this capacity, he managed labor relations across multiple states, including New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. His responsibilities included handling grievances and mediations, where he successfully managed over 200 grievances and 100 mediations.
Education and Expertise
Jeremy Cole holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, where he studied Leadership Development, Employee Management, and Operations Management from 2005 to 2009. He also earned a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Georgia School of Law, graduating Cum Laude with a focus on Labor & Employment and Corporate Law. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Legal Career Background
Jeremy Cole began his legal career as Labor and Employment Counsel at an unnamed attorney firm from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, he worked as an Immigration Assistant in the Labor & Employment Department at Paul Hastings for one year, from 2004 to 2005. His legal experience has equipped him with strong skills in strategic analysis and creative problem-solving, particularly in labor relations and employment law.
Achievements in Labor Relations
Throughout his career, Jeremy Cole has demonstrated strong legal acumen through his involvement in multiple litigation and arbitration victories. He has a proven track record in first-chair negotiation and the administration of numerous collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). His extensive experience in conflict resolution is evident in his successful management of grievances and mediations.