Publix names new head of Atlanta division

LAKELAND, Fla. Earlier this year, vp of the Atlanta division Bob Moore announced his decision to retire Dec. 31. Upon Bob's retirement, Lakeland division regional director Chuck Roskovich will become vp of the Atlanta division.

Roskovich began his Publix career in 1975 in Lauderhill, Fla., as a front-service clerk. He spent much of his early career in the meat department. In 1992, he opened the first Atlanta division store in Marietta, Ga., as meat manager. He became a store manager in 1993 and was promoted to district manager in 1995. Since 2000, he has been a regional director in the Lakeland division for the southwest region.