Kara S. Jacobs has been with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. since December 2, 2019. She was first appointed as the Vice President, Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer before rising through the ranks. Kara brings valuable experience from her...

Kara S. Jacobs has been with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. since December 2, 2019. She was first appointed as the Vice President, Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer before rising through the ranks. Kara brings valuable experience from her previous role as Vice President and Corporate Controller at Bridgestone Americas, Inc. She worked at Deloitte & Touche for over a decade, becoming a Managing Director in her last years there. Jacobs has a strong background in both finance and accounting, making her well-suited to lead financial strategies at Cracker Barrel. In her current position, she has been instrumental in steering the company through challenges, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced some tough decisions regarding executive bonuses and compensation. Her efforts contributed to a total compensation package of about $6.6 million in 2022, which included stock awards that are set to vest over three years. Kara's leadership style has focused on aligning company performance with executive compensation, ensuring that those at the top remain accountable for the company’s success. Her journey from accounting to an executive role showcases her ability to drive business while maintaining solid governance principles.