Marcy began her career with Publix in 1992 as an accounting clerk. Since 1994, she held a variety of roles in human resources before being promoted to vice president of talent management in 2017. She moved into her current role in 2018.
What is your proudest moment as a Publix associate?
Being promoted to vice president in 2017. As I left the promotion meeting, I went to the nearest conference room and sat quietly as I thought about my family, all the Publix associates who had come before me and those who had invested in me.
What’s your advice to someone just starting their career at Publix?
Look across our great company and learn as much as you can about the many positions we have at Publix. Set goals and work hard to accomplish them. We all are here to help associates grow and continue to be successful.
What is your most interesting task as vice president of human resources?
Mr. George once said the most important ingredient in our success is our associates. Our human resources team impacts the lives of all applicants and associates, from recruitment to retirement. We work to strengthen relationships and pass on our Publix culture of opportunity, advancement, ownership, compassion and service. I am honored to have an opportunity to invest in associates as others have invested in me. My goal is for all 225,000+ associates to truly feel the heart of Publix, to treasure this wonderful company of ours and pass it on to the next generation better than it is today.
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Would you rather go running or take a ride on your bike?
Running
Would you rather climb Mount Everest or walk through the Sahara Desert?
Climb Mount Everest
If you could attend a concert for any singer or musician, dead or alive, who would it be?
Fred Hammond
What is the best career advice you received?
Dream and have a vision for your career, and prepare for the job you want.
Favorite show to binge on a Friday night?
I don’t watch too much on Friday nights, but if I had a Saturday to binge something, I would watch “Gunsmoke.”
Any podcasts or books you would recommend?
“Expect to Win” by Carla Harris
Favorite candy?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Favorite show or movie to watch as a kid?
My favorite movie as a kid was “Urban Cowboy.”
What’s your favorite Publix bakery product?
Publix Bakery Key Lime Pie
Where were you born?
Lakeland, Florida
Do you prefer the cold or heat?
Heat
What do you think makes Publix such a special place to work?
Ownership is truly our secret sauce! Mr. George was a visionary and knew when you own something, you take better care of it. That’s what happens every day at Publix!
Farthest you’ve ever traveled?
Hawaii, and I absolutely loved it!
Least favorite veggie?
Brussels sprouts
