By Michele - July 1, 2015

Caught on camera — these reactions are priceless!

Surprise!

Mr. George’s preparing for opportunity lesson is about preparing yourself for the future you want. And that’s just what these associates did! Managers captured the emotions of their associates as they learned the good news of their promotions. They had to be pretty clever to pull this off without giving away the surprise, so visit www.publix.org and see how they did.


Publix News Live logoAs Mr. George once said, opportunities are up for grabs. See associates’ surprise and excitement upon learning they were promoted. Our Publix leaders continue to value, respect and reward the many talents of our associates. Watch these associates’ reactions in this month’s Publix News Live and see more snapshots by scrolling through the photos below.


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  • Alexander "Dax" Lassiter
    Alexander "Dax" Lassiter
    Assistant Deli Manager, Store #0398
  • Amanda Adama
    Amanda Adama
    Meat Manager, Store #0716
  • Amanda Brown
    Amanda Brown
    Assistant Bakery Manager,
    Store #0680
  • Anthony Pierre
    Anthony Pierre
    Utility Trainer
  • Ashley McDowell
    Ashley McDowell
    Full-time Decorator, Store #0705
  • Benjamin Robb
    Benjamin Robb
    Store Manager, Store #1218
  • Brian Opachich
    Brian Opachich
    Jacksonville Truck Driver
  • Bryan Floyd
    Bryan Floyd
    Full-time Grocery Clerk, Store #1466
  • Chris Falk
    Chris Falk
    Customer Service Team Leader,
    Store #0103
  • Chris Huss
    Chris Huss
    Store Manager, Store #1416
  • Christine Harris
    Christine Harris
    Assistant Customer Service Manager,
    Store #0473
  • Christopher Norberg
    Christopher Norberg
    Assistant Customer Service Manager,
    Store #1170
  • Daisy Lockwood
    Daisy Lockwood
    Assistant Store Manager, Store #0205
    Daisy and Jonathan, Assistant Store Manager, Store #0360, are husband and wife.
  • David Elliot
    David Elliot
    Assistant Meat Manager, Store #0685
  • Donnie Kusic
    Donnie Kusic
    Assistant Deli Manager, Store #0322
  • Heather Woodward
    Heather Woodward
    Full-time Baker, Store #1135
  • Heywood Little
    Heywood Little
    Bakery Manager, Store #0867
  • Isaiah Hall
    Isaiah Hall
    Store Manager, Store #1165
  • Ivan Guitereze
    Ivan Guitereze
    Assistant Grocery Manager,
    Store #1458
  • Jackie Gouge's District
    Jackie Gouge's District
    Promoted to full-time - Michael Elliot, David Devos, Tony Rochon, Jennifer Becker, Michael Price, Matthew Parker, Chelsea Spencer, Tray Bailey, Michelle Tankersley, Aliceson Hill, Gary Felts, Theresa Tatum
  • Jacob Meredith
    Jacob Meredith
    Assistant Bakery Manager, Store #0770
  • Jean Phileus
    Jean Phileus
    Front Line Manager,
    Boynton Warehouse
  • Jeff Manning
    Jeff Manning
    Store Manager, Store #1418
  • Jennifer Brown
    Jennifer Brown
    Customer Care Agent
  • Jermaine Miles
    Jermaine Miles
    Grocery Replenishment Specialist,
    Store #1466
  • Jesse Palmer
    Jesse Palmer
    Assistant Store Manager, Store #0339
  • Jimmy Jowers
    Jimmy Jowers
    Meat Retail Improvement Specialist
  • Jonathan Falk & Zachary Griffith
    Jonathan Falk & Zachary Griffith
    Assistant Meat Manager &
    Assistant Bakery Manager
  • Jonathan Lockwood
    Jonathan Lockwood
    Assistant Store Manager, Store #0360
    Jonathan and Daisy, Assistant Store Manager, Store #0205, are husband and wife.
  • Justin Sheehan
    Justin Sheehan
    Store Manager, Store #1083
  • Kandi Steiner
    Kandi Steiner
    Senior Social Media Specialist
  • Karima Rezqui
    Karima Rezqui
    Full-time Deli Clerk, Store #1437
  • Karl Manalo
    Karl Manalo
    Lead Person,
    Jacksonville DIstribution Center
  • Kristen McFarland
    Kristen McFarland
    Full-time Customer Service Staff,
    Store #0834
  • Lauri Tremblay
    Lauri Tremblay
    Assistant Store Manager,
    Store #1407
  • Marvin Jones
    Marvin Jones
    Full-time Meat Cutter, Store #1051
  • Mary Farrell
    Mary Farrell
    Full-time Deli Clerk, Store #1330
  • Michael Forsythe
    Michael Forsythe
    Store Manager, Store #0745
  • Michael Cribbs
    Michael Cribbs
    Produce Buyer
  • Phyliss Montgomery
    Phyliss Montgomery
    Assistant Deli Manager, Store #0525
  • Ray Peters
    Ray Peters
    Store Manager, Store #0205
  • Rick Smith
    Rick Smith
    Store Manager, Store #1238
  • Rosie Yates
    Rosie Yates
    Assistant Bakery Manager, Store #1303
  • Store #0627
    Store #0627
    Promoted to full-time
  • Tenecia Walthaw
    Tenecia Walthaw
    Customer Service Team Leader,
    Store #0532
  • Tom Still's District
    Tom Still's District
    Full-time promotion, Store #1421
  • Tom Still's District
    Tom Still's District
    Full-time promotions, Store #1421
  • Tony Eugene
    Tony Eugene
    Store Manager, Store #1425
  • Trecia Jones
    Trecia Jones
    Deli Manager, Store #0770
  • Wista Saul
    Wista Saul
    Assistant Store Manager, Store #0693
  • Xzavier Baley
    Xzavier Baley
    Assistant Deli Manager, Store #0398
  • Wayne Martin
    Wayne Martin
    Store Manager, Store #0563