Meet the Team at Our NJ Supermarket in Colonia

At Nicholas Markets Foodtown, we strive to be a premier local market in N.J. where the staff feels more like family. You’ll notice familiar faces at all of our locations in North and Central New Jersey. Get to know each member of the Nicholas Markets Foodtown team—those who treat you like family with personalized, above-average service, and warm conversation each and every time you visit.

Ken Brickel- Store Director
40 Year veteran of the retail/wholesale food industry who believes that we are in the “ making people happy business”. When our customers have a great shopping experience, and we are able to provide them with exceptional service, and all the ingredients for a successful eating experience, we have done our jobs!

Danny Spelich – Produce Manager
Mid – Western Guy with a Big City Flair! Fresh as fresh can be is his goal and customer service that exceeds expectations. Produce is a art and Dan prides himself with Sharp, Crisp, Eye Catching displays of fresh produce sourced not only Locally but from around the world daily.

Scott Hook – Meat Manager
Scotty is a self made, hardworking, family man. Scott prides himself with helping our customers, if you need a special cut/ or cooking tips Scott’s your guy

Ben Harris – Bakery Manager
Ben grew up in our stores and under the tutelage of some the finest bakers in the industry, Ben now oversees, directs and produces some of the most delicious breads, homemade cheese cakes and sweet delicacies you could imagine. A 35 year industry veteran with old fashioned corner bakery recipes and main streamed then into Nicholas Markets Bake Shop.

Mike Bucko – Grocery/Specialties Manager
Mike is a seasoned veteran in the grocery industry, adapting to the ever changing retail environment of Natural, Organic items and at the same time still providing us with the brands “ Mom always bought”. Center store is the core of the supermarket business and Mike is the guy that our customers ask about the latest greatest within the industry.

Bruce Shivas – Deli Manager
Bruce prides himself as the consummate professional, the ultimate goal in a storied career is keeping “Appetizing “ in the Appy! Whether it’s the Freshest Salads made daily or the Perfect Roasted Beef Bruce is ready, willing and able to meet your family’s needs!

Danny Constantino - Seafood Manager
One of our younger manager’s that has been groomed from a young age as a part time seafood clerk to a Seasoned “ Off The Hook” Fish Monger. Danny prides himself on not only having the Freshest of Fresh fish that he buys daily, but has been honing his culinary skills also to provide you with great eating experiences. Make sure to check out Danny’s seafood case daily for the ‘ Catch of the Day”

John Hammond – Dairy/Frozen Manager
John has celebrated his 20th anniversary with Nicholas Markets, and elevated his career to a key management role. John oversees Nicholas Markets of Colonia’s Dairy, Frozen and Ice Cream Departments. The ever changing retail environment keeps John scrambling to have the freshest of the latest greatest products our customers have grown accustomed to purchasing at our stores.

Cathy Krupa - Head Bookeeper
Cathy is our Queen Bee of Foodtown Colonia, 44 years with our store. Cathy oversees the day in and day of out front end, courtesy desk and our back office operations.

Stop by your local Nicholas Markets Foodtown and meet our team in person. We would love for you to join the team at our supermarkets in N.J. as well! For general inquiries, click here to contact us.