Chapter Board: Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations

Name: Richard Freres
Position: Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations
Email: richard.freres@target.com

Contact Info:
W 612-761-8431
Cell 612-396-9810

Richard Frères began to develop his strong interest in art/architecture, and photography in the 7th grade after taking basic art & drafting classes, and discovering the magic of creating images with his dad’s SLR camera. These creative outlets eventually led to degrees in architectural design from LA Harbor College and Cal Poly Pomona. Soon after school, having honed is photography skills, (mostly self taught), he started a practice in architectural photography from a live/work studio in the Hollywood Hills, and at the same time, plunged head long into the ever changing world of retail design in 1973 at Chaix & Johnson.
Richard’s diverse skills and experience has allowed him to develop retail designs and concepts world wide, from the site/building development of complex mixed use projects through all phases of merchandising, planning and construction. His design career has allowed him and his family to experience life to its fullest with travel and adventure.

Experience Highlights

Sr. Design Lead -Target Store Design
1995 - Present Minneapolis, MN

Sr. Project Manger - Several Retail Stores and Consultants
1984 - 1995 Los Angeles, CA & Coconut Grove, FL

Partner/Director - Planshop
1978 - 1984 Los Angeles, CA

Richard is a Certified Interior Designer in the state of California since 1994, a member of the Institute of Store Planners since 1984, a founding member of the Minneapolis + St. Paul City Center in 2007, a member on the Design Review Board & Highway12 Steering Committee for the City of Long Lake, MN, 1992 - 94, and an Instructor/Lecturer at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA, 1982-84.