Executive moves at Publix

Publix Super Markets has promoted Bob McGarrity, director of construction, to VP of facilities.



McGarriity replaces 42-year company veteran Dave Duncan, who has announced his decision to retire effective Dec. 31, 2016.



In other appointments, VP of real estate Jeff Chamberlain will be promoted to senior VP, overseeing real estate and facilities, effective Jan. 1, 2017.



McGarrity has more than 30 years of experience leading teams in the areas of commercial construction, real estate development and facilities management. Prior to joining Publix in his current role in 2012, he served as a commander and managed facilities and construction as an Officer in the U.S. Navy’s Civil Engineer Corps.



Chamberlain, 60, started his Publix career in 1972 as a part-time front service clerk in Satellite Beach, Florida. After working his way up to store manager in 1984, he was promoted to real estate manager in 1991, director of market strategy for real estate in 1999 and to his current role in 2011.



Currently Publix has 1,127 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina.