Publix announces Chuck Roskovich retirement; Joey Riddle promoted to Charlotte Division VP

Publix Super Markets Charlotte Division VP Chuck Roskovich is retiring after more than 47 years with the employee-owned retailer, the company announced Monday.

Roskovich’s retirement is effective March 31 and longtime Publix employee Joey Riddle has been promoted to the position.

“Chuck has been an energetic and pioneering leader, having made significant contributions in four of our five divisions,” Publix President Kevin Murphy said in a statement. “He has been responsible for growing and serving our diverse market area and leading the way for new market entry in the Atlanta and Charlotte divisions. In his 47 years, he has been committed to serving his customers by sharing our Publix brand and culture with the communities we serve.” 

Roskovich, 61, began his Publix career in 1975 as a part-time front service clerk and eventually held increasing roles such as meat manager, store manager and was part of the management team that opened the company’s first store in the Atlanta Division. He joined the corporate support team as senior VP of product business development in 2011 and, in 2013, he returned to retail operations to start the Charlotte division. In 1993, Publix awarded him the George W. Jenkins Award for exemplifying leadership and perpetuating the company culture, Publix said.

Riddle, 44, began his Publix career in 1995 as a part-time front service clerk in St. Augustine, Florida. After working in various retail positions, he was promoted to store manager in 2008 and district manager in the Charlotte division in 2014. In 2019, the grocery retailer awarded its President’s Award to Riddle for perpetuating diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Publix said. 

“Joey is a dynamic leader who motivates and inspires his associates to achieve their personal best,” said Murphy in a statement. “He took the opportunity to grow with Publix as we expanded into the Charlotte market and has been integral to establishing Publix as the premier grocer across the division. I am proud of what he has been able to accomplish so far and excited to see the contributions he will continue to make as we enter the Kentucky market, as well as in our existing operating area.”   

As one of the largest employee-owned grocers in the U.S., Publix employs more than 240,000 associates. Earlier this month, the grocery retailer opened its newest Georgia and Florida locations and announced its first Kentucky location in Louisville is slated to open later this year.