Stephen Makredes is the director of construction for Target. His primary responsibility is project management and field execution for the construction of the corporation’s new stores, remodels, and distribution centers. Prior to joining Target, Makredes was a structural engineer for various A/E firms. He is a registered civil and structural engineer with experience designing big box retail as well as multi-story mixed use developments throughout the U.S. He holds a degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota and a master’s in structural engineering from the University of Illinois.