Cindy began her Publix career in 1990 as an expense analyst. She held various roles, including category analyst, buyer and category manager. In her current role, she oversees the health/nutrition, beauty/personal care, over-the-counter medicine and housewares purchasing categories.

Where were you born?
Lakeland, Florida

What did you want to be when you were growing up?
TV newscaster

What’s your favorite sports team?
Tampa Bay Lightning

What do you like to do in your free time?
Travel, go to the beach and spend time with family

What do you think makes Publix a great place to work?
Our commitment to our customers and associates

What’s your favorite Publix product?
Publix Bakery Multigrain Baguette

What’s your work philosophy?
Do your best to be the best version of yourself every day.

What’s one thing on your bucket list?
Visit Ireland for an extended vacation

What is your favorite Publix experience?
Working in the bakery on Be There Day

What’s your favorite movie?
“Steel Magnolias”

What’s your most unusual talent?
I have a lot of sports trivia knowledge.

What do you want to learn next?
How to be a more effective leader and inspire others

What are you listening to right now?
Esther Perel’s podcast, “How’s Work,” on relationships and trust in the workplace

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If you could spend a day in someone else’s shoes, whose would they be?
Lilly Pulitzer, because it would be exciting to have the creativity to design fashion, and I admire her for creating her own unique brand.

What’s your advice to someone just starting their Publix career?
Seek out a mentor and know there are many opportunities the company holds for you.

What is the best career advice you’ve received?
Be accountable and available to help, and understand how your decisions affect everyone.

Favorite place to vacation?
Amelia Island, Florida

You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be and why?
Green; it’s always been my favorite color.

What emoji best describes you?
Thumbs up

What’s your proudest moment?
Getting promoted to my current position

What are you binge-watching right now?
“Call the Midwife”

What’s your favorite Publix ice-cream flavor?
Pistachio

Farthest you’ve traveled?
Barcelona, Spain

What toppings do you like on your pizza?
Sausage, mushroom and green pepper

What’s something about you that people may be surprised to learn?
I raised steers and sold them at auctions. Publix meat buyers would buy my steers too. I won grand champion once at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida.

What veggies do you put on your Pub sub?
Green peppers, jalapeños, black olives, pickles, lettuce and tomatoes

As a kid, which free cookie did you choose at the Publix Bakery?
Chocolate chip

What skills do you think have advanced your Publix career the most?
The ability to connect with people, and have empathy and compassion