Brad joined Publix in 1991 as a front service clerk. He was promoted to full-time grocery clerk in 1993 and to second assistant manager in 1995 before transferring to support as a retail information technology specialist in 1998. Brad was promoted to grocery technical coordinator in 2004 and into his current position in 2013.

Where were you born?
Kettering, Ohio

What did you want to be when you were little?
A police officer or FBI agent

What do you enjoy most about your job?
I enjoy working across all business areas and having the opportunity to improve processes and technology. If we are doing our jobs right, we are making life easier for grocery associates.

How has Publix influenced you?
Publix is the only company I have worked for, so I learned the importance of customer service and commitment at a very young age. That has carried over to my personal life as well.

What are your favorite Publix memories?
My favorite Publix memory is being promoted to second assistant manager. A close second is when we brought the first store fully live on automated replenishment. A lot of hard work was involved to make that happen, so I was happy when it finally came to fruition.

How do you spend your spare time?
I’m involved in my children’s activities. I also enjoy traveling with my family and cycling.

What’s your favorite TV show?
House of Cards

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What brought you to Publix?
I moved to Florida after finishing high school and needed a job. Publix was hiring, and the rest is history.

What do you enjoy most about working at Publix?
I enjoy the people. It’s great to work where we are trying to achieve the same objective to do well. The challenge is many don’t know how complex the grocery industry is.

What has changed most about Publix since you started here?
Two things — technology and the size of our company, both geographically and number of stores

What’s your work or life philosophy?
I have two — you get out of life what you put in, and treat people how you want to be treated.

What are your proudest moments?
The births of my two children

What are your favorite sports teams?
Florida Gators and Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What’s your favorite Publix product?
Publix Premium Cookie Dough Ice Cream

What’s your favorite book?
The Freakonomics series

What is your favorite movie?
A Few Good Men

What’s playing in your iPod right now?
Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam and The Black Keys