Two VPs At Publix Retiring
Two longtime vice presidents at Publix will retire at the start of 2025.
Randy Barber, vice president of Industrial Maintenance and Industrial Operations Purchasing, will call it a career after 46 years. Additionally, Bob McGarrity, vice president of Facilities, will retire after more than a decade with the grocer.
“Randy’s dedication to overseeing our non-retail locations and ensuring retail and industrial operations have the equipment, supplies, and packaging needed to operate at peak performance has made us a better company,” said Kevin Murphy, CEO of Publix. “He’s shared his passion for Publix and his vast knowledge of industrial operations with his teams for over four decades.”
He added, “Bob’s commitment to the design, construction, and maintenance of our stores and equipment has continued to enhance the shopping experience for our customers. He’s perpetuated our culture of working together to accomplish a common goal. We are grateful for Randy’s and Bob’s years of dedicated service and the mentorship they have given to countless associates. We wish them well in their retirements.”
With Barber’s retirement, Publix is promoting its Director of Industrial Maintenance and Industrial Operations Purchasing John Fisher to vice president of Industrial Maintenance and Industrial Operations Purchasing.
Publix is also promoting Architect Program Manager Dave Taulbee to vice president of Facilities, replacing McGarrity’s.
