Two district managers promoted to regional directors

Dec. 15, 2022

After 42 years of dedicated service, Regional Director David Currey has announced his decision to retire at the end of the year.

“I want to thank David for his more than 4 decades of service to Publix,” said President Kevin Murphy. “He has been an inspiring leader who has made a difference in the lives of his associates and was instrumental in the growth of our Jacksonville Division.” 

With David’s retirement, John Kisgen will be promoted to regional director, leading the Jacksonville Division’s central region.  

Last month, we announced the promotion of Marsha Singh to Lakeland Division vice president. With her promotion, Regional Director Jerry Reed returns to the Lakeland Division as he moves from Miami to lead Lakeland’s southwest region. With Jerry’s move to the Lakeland Division, District Manager Chadi Majzoub will be promoted to regional director, leading the Miami Division’s south region. 

“Publix has a strong promote-from-within culture. We encourage our associates and leaders to be prepared for opportunities, and we provide the training and development necessary to help them reach their personal best,” said Kevin. “I am proud of how John and Chadi have led their teams to operate with excellence and look forward to seeing the contributions they’ll make in their new roles.”

About David

David joined Publix in 1980 as a front service clerk. He was promoted to second assistant manager in 1984, assistant store manager in 1987 and store manager in 1994. David became a district manager in 2002 and was promoted to his current position in 2013. 

About John

John began his Publix career in 1995 as a produce clerk in Sarasota, Florida. He was promoted to produce manager in 2001 and then produce retail improvement specialist in 2003. In 2009, he became a store manager before being promoted to his current role in 2017. John was a recipient of the 2020 President’s Award. He, his wife, Alexandra, and their family will be relocating to the north Orlando, Florida, area. 

About Jerry

Jerry joined the Publix family in 1992 as a front service clerk in Bradenton, Florida, and after working in a variety of positions, he was promoted to store manager in 2003 and district manager in 2013. He became a regional director in 2019. Jerry was a recipient of the 2011 George W. Jenkins Award. He will reside in the Sarasota, Florida, area. 

About Chadi

In 1992, Chadi joined Publix as a grocery clerk. After holding several positions in the grocery and customer service departments, he was promoted to store manager in 2009 and to his current role in 2015. Chadi was the recipient of the 2017 President’s Award. He will continue to reside in Miami.