On Monday, December 8, 2025, Region 1 Director Fallon Ager Norman swore Local 371’s officers into their new positions. In the presence of the Local 371 Executive Board, family and friends, Brian Truini was sworn in as President, Keri Hoehne as Secretary Treasurer, Jessica Petronella as Recorder, and Jeff Horvath as Executive Vice President.
Secretary Treasurer Hoehne introduced Brian Truini by remarking that as we close another year marked by hard work, real progress, and real challenges, it feels especially meaningful to look ahead to a new chapter of leadership for our Local—one shaped for years by the steady, behind-the-scenes work of Brian Truini. Long before anyone imagined calling him “President,” Brian was rolling up his sleeves, solving problems others hadn’t yet seen, and doing whatever needed to be done to support our members. His instinct for doing what’s right, his attention to detail, and his commitment to both the immediate and long-term strength of our union have guided major advancements for our contracts and our Local.
President Truini addressed the crowd by thanking those who came before him, including President Ron Petronella, as well as Brian and Bob Petronella and his own father, Tony Truini, sharing his dad’s original UFCW union card with the crowd. Brian Truini shared that as a kid, he remembered heading to the supermarket on Friday afternoons, so his mom could pick up the cash from his dad’s paycheck and that paycheck was enough to support their family of six. President Truini thanked the Executive Board for their faith in the new leadership and for their unwavering support of their coworkers and their union and wished everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.
