Core States Group

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Award recipients! ???? At Core States Group, we take pride in celebrating the achievements of our employees. This year, we are honored to recognize those who have gone above and beyond with our Value Awards, True Blue Awards, Rookie of the Year, and the President’s Award! Our Values of Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation are the foundation of who we are. Each year, the Value Awards honor employees who exemplify these principles. The True Blue Awards recognize employees who embody our mission and values every day, making a lasting impact on our team and company culture. Core States Group Value Award Recipients: Value Award: Integrity | Mathew Lewis, P.E., Senior Project Engineer – M&P | Bentonville, AR Value Award: Service | Mina Selim, EA, Division Controller | Ontario, CA Value Award: Inclusion | Alisa Kittrell, Project Accountant | Duluth, GA Value Award: Excellence | Thomas Liberto, Construction Manager | Allentown, PA Value Award: Innovation | Vincent Ludwig, PE Ludwig, Project Engineer – Distributed Generation | Somerville, NJ True Blue Award Recipients: True Blue Award: Architecture | Jeffrey Weddle, Senior Job Captain | Roseville, CA True Blue Award: Permitting & Compliance | Kerah Iyall, Permitting & Compliance Specialist I | Kent, WA True Blue Award: Planning | Sandra Fox, Senior Planner | Klamath Falls, OR True Blue Award: Engineering | Carmen Clinch, Project Engineer | Kent, WA True Blue Award: Administration | Brian Strandberg, Design & Technology Lead | Kent, WA True Blue Award: Energy | Bridget Reyes, Project Coordinator | Long Beach, CA True Blue Award: Survey | Owen Hille, Professional Land Surveyor | Kent, WA Rookie of the Year Award: Michael Sides, Senior Project Architect | Bentonville, AR President’s Award: Gretchen Gause, Senior Program Manager – Architecture | Remote Congratulations to our outstanding Core States Group award recipients! ?? #CoreStatesGroup | #AECIndustry | #CoreValues | #CorePeople | #GrowingWithTheCore

It’s a busy week for us here at Core States Group! On top of National Surveyors Week, March 16-March 22 is also Severe Weather Awareness Week, serving as a reminder to plan ahead and be prepared for drastic weather events. Distributed generation and critical power investments are crucial to mitigate long-term impacts of power outages during extreme weather events. Efficient, self-sustaining power systems are an essential part of business continuity planning, safeguarding against disruptions and ensuring locations remain operational through inclement weather situations. Core States Group’s engineering team is experienced in assessing and designing systems that are robust, reliable, and able to handle the power demands of critical equipment for when the power grid is disrupted or until a major weather event has resolved. Read more about how we serve distributed generation and critical power needs on our website: https://heyor.ca/j6qy9k #CoreStatesGroup | #AECIndustry | #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek2025 | #DistrubutedGeneration | #Engineering

We are excited to celebrate National Surveyors Week 2025! National Surveyors Week highlights the vital role of land surveyors in property development. They endure challenging conditions to conduct initial boundary surveys, often ALTA surveys, which map sites and identify property encroachments. These surveys include topographical details and serve as foundational maps for easements and site conditions, aiding future design and development. Various surveys are part of new construction projects, concluding with an as-built survey for project closeout. Land surveying is the foundation of every successful project, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance from concept to completion. ALTA surveys, boundary surveys, construction staking, topographic surveys, and as-built surveys all play an important role in shaping the built environment. Our team of experts provide the critical data needed to bring designs to life. ?? Mapping precise measurements ?? Providing accurate site data ??? Making informed decisions ?? Ensuring compliance and efficiency Join us in recognizing the dedication and expertise of our surveying crew at Core States Group! #CoreStatesGroup | #AECIndustry | #NationalSurveyorsWeek2025 | #LandSurvey

Pi Day, Pie Day, same thing! ?? What better way to celebrate Pi Day than with a Pie Bake-Off? Employees across several Core States Group offices put their baking skills to the test in a friendly competition honoring the famous number (3.14159). Coworkers took on the role of judging, tasting and ranking each pie until the top bakers were awarded Pi Day Bake-Off Champions! Check out the winning pies below! ????? Beth Steele – Winner of Best Taste – Strawberry Pie (made from a family recipe) | Duluth, GA Christen Tillery – Winner of Best Presentation – Bailey’s Chocolate Silk Pie | Duluth, GA Ben Eldridge – Kent Winner - Raspberry Tart Cheesecake | Kent, WA Clarice Buchanan + Camden Heilborn – Kent runner ups - Oreo Pie and Chocolate Cream Pie | Kent, WA Monica Moran – Philly Winner – Peanut Butter + Chocolate Pie | Philadelphia, PA Joanna Arfsten – Tampa Winner – Rocky Road Pie | Tampa, FL Bryan Grabon – Tampa Winner – Peanut Butter Pie | Tampa FL Thank you to everyone who participated, and happy Pi Day! #CoreStatesGroup | #AECIndustry | #CorePeople | #PiDay | #PiDayBakeOff

Congratulations to our recently promoted employees at Core States Group! ?? Christopher Deacon, IT Asset Manager | West Chester, PA Candice S., Associate Director | Somerville, NJ Keyanna Yerry, Senior Project Manager | Farmers Branch, TX #CoreStatesGroup | #AECIndustry | #CorePeople | #GrowingWithTheCore | #Promotions

Core States Group sponsored a team for the 2025 ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia Annual Giant Jenga Tournament. ?? The event brought together 64 teams of AEC professionals in the Philadelphia area, all competing for the title of Ultimate Jenga Champions! The ACE Mentor Program is a nationwide afterschool initiative that inspires high school students to explore careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through hands-on mentorship and ongoing industry support. Proceeds from the tournament help fund scholarships for students pursuing AEC degrees. We’re proud to support the next generation of AEC professionals and had an amazing time making it to the second round of the tournament! #CoreStatesGroup | #AECIndustry | #Architecture | #Engineering | #Construction | #ACEMentorshipProgram

Our team of retail experts are heading to RetailSpaces in Los Angeles from March 30–April 1. Philip Foster and Kevin Behnke will be on site to discuss the latest retail trends while showcasing our in-house, multidisciplinary A/E/C services that transform programs from start to finish. ?????? Let's connect and explore potential collaborations!?? #CoreStatesGroup | #AECIndustry | #RetailSpaces

The theme of Stormwater Awareness Week 2025 is all about “Navigating a modern world of stormwater compliance.” Staying compliant requires the right system for your site. ?? Our stormwater system flowchart helps you compare system types, treatment levels, costs, maintenance needs, and soil compatibility. We specialize in stormwater solutions and design systems that balance compliance, cost, and sustainability. ??♂??? #CoreStatesGroup | #AECIndustry | #StormwaterAwarenessWeek2025 | #StormwaterDesign | #StormwaterSystems | #StormwaterManagement

Happy Stormwater Awareness Week! ??? We are excited to highlight a few stormwater systems that work behind the scenes to manage runoff, prevent flooding, and protect our water sources. These solutions are designed to control water flow and remove pollutants before they reach our rivers and streams. In the AEC industry, stormwater management is a crucial aspect of designing sustainable infrastructure and ensuring developments can coexist with the environment. Join us in recognizing the impact of stormwater design and the importance of these systems in our communities! #CoreStatesGroup | #AECIndustry | #StormwaterAwarenessWeek2025 | #StormwaterDesign | #StormwaterSystems

On Saturday, we celebrated the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women around the world for International Women’s Day 2025. Today, we’re proud to highlight the voices of the incredible women at Core States Group who make an impact every day. ?? Their dedication, expertise, and leadership exemplify our Values of Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Join us in celebrating their perspectives and the ways they embody our Values at Core States Group. #CoreStatesGroup | #AECIndustry | #InternationalWomensDay2025