Following the crash, only 3-5 executives were left, including Founder Joe A. Bruno, who would pass away, at age 83, in 1996, his nephew CEO Ronald G. Bruno, who inherited his father's shares of the company stock making him the de facto chairman of the Board, Executive VP Paul Garrison, and Sr. VP for Store Operations, Samie Manzella, with a few others.
Following the crash, only a small number of executives remained, including Joe A. Bruno, founder and CEO, who passed away in 1996 at age 83, his nephew Ronald G. Bruno, who became chairman of the board due to inheriting his father's shares, Executive VP Paul Garrison, and Sr. VP for Store Operations Samie Manzella.