DiBella's Subs
AJ Shear has a diverse work experience in the fields of marketing, communications, and media. AJ has held positions such as Director of Marketing at DiBella's Subs, where they were responsible for overseeing all marketing and communications activities for multiple locations. AJ Shear also worked as the Marketing and Communications Manager at Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, where they handled internal and external communications for the tourism organization. Additionally, they have experience as an Adjunct Professor at St. John Fisher College. In the media industry, AJ Shear served as an Editor for The Golden Times and Messenger Post Newspapers, where they were responsible for content development and design. AJ also worked as a Copy Editor/Reporter for The Palladium Times, contributing to daily newspaper publications.
AJ Shear earned a B.A. in Journalism from the State University of New York at Oswego between 2003 and 2007. Later, from 2011 to 2013, they pursued a Master's degree in Tourism and Travel Services Management at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
DiBella's Subs
DiBella’s began in 1918 as a corner grocery store located in Rochester, NY. The small family-run business operated successfully for many years, focusing on providing quality and value consistently. Gradually, DiBella’s evolved into an Italian import store and deli, specializing in serving its customers high quality cold cuts, cheeses and olives. In the last decade, we have opened 45 more DiBella’s locations in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Ithaca and Albany, NY; Milford, CT Pittsburgh, PA; Ann Arbor, Troy and Auburn Hills, MI; as well as Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, OH.As our business expands, we continue to offer old-fashioned quality and value, just as the DiBella’s did back in 1918. Our business has become what we are today, because each one of our managers takes pride and ownership in DiBella’s. Our success is reflected in the cleanliness of our restaurants; we provide a unique casual atmosphere, reminiscent of a 1940’s NY style corner sandwich shop. We deliver fast and friendly service, always providing a quality product. As we grow, we will continue this DiBella’s tradition: to provide a good old-fashioned experience, based on a fresh, quality product, a friendly face to serve you and a value for your dollar. Everything that we are and do reflects our old-fashioned values. These qualities are what make the difference between an ordinary sub and a DiBella’s sub.