Executive Staff

Pat Bottino Jr.

Pat Bottino Jr.

Owner

As General Manager of Bottino Holdings, Inc., Pat Jr. is in charge of all day to day supermarket operations, reporting directly to the C.E.O. Pat started in the family business in 1995, working his way through the Perishable departments while attending St. Joseph’s University. After graduating in the spring of 1998 with a degree in Food Marketing, he became a full time employee and moved over to the Non Perishable side of the store becoming a grocery manager. Soon after, Pat became the Store Director of the new Shoprite of Millville where he demonstrated how to lead a team and produce results. Pat’s knowledge of the industry, leadership qualities and attention to detail throughout his career lead him to his current role.  He looks forward to the future and being a part of this next generation of owners in his family’s business.

Additionally, Pat is a member of the Next Gen Leadership program at Wakefern as well a member of the SFH subcommittee. Pat is also the Chief Compliance Officer for Bottino Holdings, Inc.

Pat Jr. and his wife reside in Newfield, NJ with their daughter.

Dan Bottino

Dan Bottino

Owner

As a vital member of the Management team for the company, Dan reports to the General Manager and oversees the day to day operations for all Non Perishable departments. Dan has been with Bottino Holdings, Inc. since 1996, and has worked his way up the ranks through multiple departments and various positions throughout the company. Throughout his 20 plus years of retail experience, Dan has worked on both the Perishable and Non Perishable side of the store, where his work ethic and leadership skills have shined. Dan has gained significant knowledge in all Wakefern systems which has helped him excel in his current role. Dan’s knowledge of the retail industry and management skills has led to his success in any position and he looks forward to continuing that in the future. 

Dan and his Wife reside in Franklinville, New Jersey with their two children.

Mike Bottino

Mike Bottino

Owner

As a key member of the Accounting team for the company, Mike reports to the CFO and helps manage all aspects of the day to day accounting. Mike has been with Bottino Holdings, Inc since 2002, where he started as a cart associate and has worked his way to his current position. Mike has always shown his commitment to the company and earned his BS and MS in Accountancy while working in the business. He looks forward to utilizing his 18 years of retail experience and accounting knowledge, to continue the growth and success of the company as member of the next generation of ownership. 

Additionally, Mike is an active participant on the Bill Bottino Golf Outing committee and a proud member of the Board of Directors of the Bill Bottino Cancer Foundation. 

Mike and his Wife reside in Franklinville, New Jersey with their two children.

Frank Bottino

Frank Bottino

Owner

In his current position with the company, Frank oversees all procurement, merchandising and staffing for the 28 Perishable Departments in the company. The experience needed for this position was gained throughout Frank’s 24 years working in various departments and moving thru all levels of management at the store level. Frank is always looking to combine his many years of retail experience with his BS degree in Business Management to help lead the company forward in the future. Having the opportunity to be a part of this next generation of ownership and continue the success of this company is what has driven Frank since being introduced to the business. 

Frank and his wife reside in Franklinville, New Jersey with their two children.

Rich Cifelli

Rich Cifelli

CFO, Executive VP

As a key member of the Executive Management team, Rich reports to the CEO and has a strategic role in the overall financial management of the company. Rich has been with Bottino Family Markets since 1990 and was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2006. In his capacity as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, he has overall responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company.

Rich is committed to maximizing long-term shareholder value and is recognized for his integrity and diligence in developing and monitoring internal controls for compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws.

Additionally, Rich is Treasurer for the Bill Bottino Cancer Foundation.

A graduate of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and management, Rich and his wife, Debbie, reside in Marlton, NJ and they have two daughters.

 founders

Jim Bottino

Jim Bottino

Retired

Bill Bottino

Bill Bottino

Deceased March 23, 2006

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Tom Bottino

Tom Bottino

Retired

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Mark Bottino

Mark Bottino

Retired

Maria Bottino

Maria Bottino

Retired

Pat Bottino

Pat Bottino

Retired

Jeff Bottino

Jeff Bottino

Retired

In 1977, Bill and Pat Bottino opened a small corner mini market in Woodlynne, N.J, with very little money and no experience. By the early eighties, the success of the mini market allowed the Bottino family to expand by purchasing a retail bakery and a catering business.
In 1985, as more family members entered the business, the Bottino’s decided to purchase an IGA supermarket in Bellmawr N.J. After a few challenging years, things turned around and the company began to grow again.

By 1993 the Bottino family had purchased and was operating three IGA supermarkets. Recognizing they needed larger stores to compete with chain stores, the Bottino’s, in 1996, decided to join the Wakefern/Shoprite group. After purchasing the Delsea Shoprite in 1998, the Bottino family built their first new Shoprite supermarket in Upper Deerfield, N.J. in 2000. After years of relocating and building new stores, the Bottino family now operates…