Jay M. Ferriero is an Operating Partner with Franchise Equity Partners (FEP), a firm that provides permanent, minority capital in franchised businesses. FEP has investments in more than 1,800 locations nationwide across industries such as fitness, restaurants, automotive, and retail, partnering with operators to grow both their businesses and their real estate.

Prior to joining FEP, Mr. Ferriero retired from Capital Automotive, where he served for more than 25 years after joining the company in 1999 as Director of Acquisitions. He brought to the role over four decades of experience in commercial, automotive dealership, and real estate finance.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Ferriero held senior leadership positions at Comerica Incorporated and Comerica Bank & Trust, where he managed large-scale lending operations, multi-bank credit facilities, and national accounts in the automotive retail industry.

Mr. Ferriero also serves as a member of the Business Advisory Council for the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned degrees in Finance and Sociology.