Jones to helm Publix starting 2008

DELAND, Fla. Todd Jones will become president of Publix Super Markets beginning next March, according to news-journalonline.com

Jones has been with the company in a variety of positions since 1980. He has gone from front-service clerk to vice president of the Jacksonville district in 2003, to his current position of senior vice president-product business development, which he got two years ago.

Jones credited his rise to the top to the company and his coworkers through the years. “My successes are certainly based on the opportunities my company has provided for me and the great team of friends and colleagues I’ve worked with along the way,” he wrote. “All associates willing to remain focused and reach for their full potential will obtain a rich and fulfilling career… . Our company’s successes are built on our most precious asset, our associates.”