RETAIL MANAGEMENT - STORE DIRECTOR | TARGET

Whether looking for a gift for a loved one or buying an essential item for the home, most retail shoppers acknowledge Target as one of their favorite go-to places. Not only is this retail giant known for taking care of its team members; they also invest in the well-being of each members’ families, their communities, and the guests who keep their doors open. “To help all families discover the joy of everyday life” is Target’s purpose, and Texarkana Store Director Lisa Sangalli has helped carry out this mission for 30 years.

Why did you decide to be a manager of Target?

I started at Target in 1991 as a seasonal team member, and I loved everything about Target. My team and the leaders inspire me to do my best work every day. I was still in college and wasn’t sure about my career plan so when my boss encouraged me to grow my career at Target, it was an easy choice.

Name one thing about your profession that people might not know.

As previously mentioned, I’ve worked at Target for 30 years, and we have a lot of fun bringing joy to others. It’s important to me that you leave Target happier than when you arrived. Some people aren’t aware that we care this much about your shopping experience.

Who has helped you become the person you are today, and how did they inspire you?

I would not be the person I am today without my husband, Todd. He has been my go-to person for my entire adult life. He listens and encourages me, is smart, kind, funny, and has brought me joy for 31 perfect years.

Tell us one thing you can’t do without on Thanksgiving Day and explain why.

My mom always served a strawberry gelatin-based dessert with whipped cream, pecans, fruit, and lots of other delicious ingredients. I only know it as “pink stuff,” and holiday meals were not complete unless the “pink stuff” was on the table. One year, my sister made this dessert using green Jell-O. We barely got through Thanksgiving that year! It’s NOT “pink stuff” if it’s green!

What do you love most about the Four States area?

I love Texarkana! I moved here in 1990, and I’ll always call it home. The people I meet through Target and the friendships I’ve developed in the community have brought me a lot of happiness. There are so many good people in Texarkana, and I love my life here. Special shout-out to the Redlick Dinner Club ... I think it’s time for a reunion!

What lessons have you learned from the pandemic?

I have learned so many lessons from the pandemic. Some of my favorite lessons involve quality family time. Game night is a Sangalli family favorite. My husband and I have found new ways to vacation or escape for the weekend. We enjoy kayaking, hiking, boating, and sightseeing more now than ever before.

How would you like for others to remember you?

I strive to be a kind and generous person and to always have positive intentions. I think it’s important to build others up every chance I get and give the best of myself to those around me. That’s what fills my cup. With a little luck and our good Lord’s grace, this is how I hope to be remembered.

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