Published 3/17/2009

Target Human Resources Executive Vice President Jodee Kozlak to Speak on Value-Centered and Performance Driven Culture at “First Tuesday” Luncheon


Target Executive Vice President of Human Resources Jodee Kozlak will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.

Kozlak’s speech is titled “Creating a Culture that is Value Centered and Performance Driven.” Kozlak joined Target in 2001 and was named to her current position in 2005. Her responsibilities include all legal, personnel, labor relations and employment functions in support of the corporation’s credit card and retail segments, including the stores, distribution, headquarters and international operations. She received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the College of St. Thomas in 1985 and went on to receive her juris doctorate from the University of Minnesota in 1990.


The advance registration deadline for the First Tuesday luncheon is Thursday, April 2. A fee of $28 includes lunch and parking in the Washington Avenue Ramp.  The fee for walk-ins is $35, but space is limited. Refund cancellations are required by Friday, April 3.  There are three ways to register: call 612-626-9634, visit www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/events, or send an e-mail message to firsttuesday@umn.edu.