Joe DiBenedetto joins Publix board of directors

April 14, 2020

Joe DiBenedetto

During its annual stockholders’ meeting today, Joe DiBenedetto was elected to Publix’s board of directors.

“We are pleased to have Joe rejoin the Publix family in a different capacity,” said Chairman of the Board Ed Crenshaw. “His more than 44 years of Publix experience, including being instrumental in the continued growth and success of our Atlanta Division, will make him a strong addition to our board.”

Joe began his Publix career in 1975 as a front service clerk in Cape Coral, Florida. After working in different capacities at several stores in Orlando and southwest Florida, he was promoted to store manager in 1986 and district manager in 1992, including being the first district manager in South Carolina. He was promoted to regional director in 1995 and to Atlanta Division vice president in 2011. He retired at the end of 2019. Joe also served on the Georgia Food Industry Association’s board of directors from 2011 through 2019.

After 5 years of dedicated service, Tom Hough retired from Publix’s board.

“We are thankful for Tom’s service to our board,” said Ed. “His strong financial background helped support our continued growth, and his dedication to community service supported our focus on giving back.”