Jill Livesay Named to Publix Board
The CarMax accounting chief steps onto the grocery giant’s board just weeks before retiring from her current post.
June 18, 2026
Publix Super Markets has elected Jill Livesay to its board of directors, the company announced on June 17, with her appointment set to take effect July 1, 2026.
Livesay, 58, arrives with more than three decades of leadership and financial experience. Publix Chairman Todd Jones welcomed her to the board, noting that her deep background in finance would make her a valuable addition to the company’s leadership.
A Career in Financial Leadership
A graduate of James Madison University, Livesay holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. She launched her career in public accounting at KPMG before joining Advance Auto Parts in 1995, where she spent more than 21 years in a range of roles, concluding her tenure there as senior vice president, chief accounting officer, and controller.
For the past decade, Livesay has worked at CarMax, serving as chief accounting officer and controller. She has announced plans to retire from that position on July 31, shortly after her Publix board appointment begins. She resides in Virginia.
Ongoing Board Activity
The addition of Livesay continues a steady stream of board developments at the company. As reflected in the annual meeting results, Publix shareholders elected eight directors in April, and director Michael E. Graham recently increased his personal stake through an open-market share purchase.
About Publix
Publix is the largest employee-owned company in the United States, with more than 260,000 associates and 1,438 stores spanning Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky. The grocery chain has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work for 29 consecutive years and is regarded as a leader in quality and customer service within the supermarket industry.
Livesay’s accounting and financial leadership credentials suggest she will bring particular strength to the board’s oversight of financial reporting and controls as Publix continues to expand its store footprint across the Southeast.
