Core States Group – an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by some of the world’s most notable brands – has welcomed Trey Hernandez as Market Director – Restaurants. This appointment strengthens Core States Group’s established restaurant market, which serves several Fortune 500 restaurant companies and has delivered thousands of projects for leading national brands.
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With more than 15 years of experience in business development, client relationship management, and strategic growth within the A/E/C industry, Trey has partnered with national restaurant brands, including Chipotle and P.F. Chang’s, on multi-site programs, prototype initiatives, and long-term strategies that help brands evolve, refine their development approach, and respond to changing business needs. His experience navigating complex initiatives will help clients turn their objectives into consistent, scalable solutions across North America.
According to Kevin Behnke, “We are excited to welcome Trey to Core States Group as Market Director for Restaurants. He brings extensive experience helping national brands navigate complex development programs. Trey understands that successful restaurant programs depend on strong communication, thoughtful strategy, and multidisciplinary collaboration. His client-focused approach and ability to connect business objectives with the right teams and resources will be an important asset as we continue to grow our restaurant market.”
In his new role, Trey will work closely with restaurant brands to understand their objectives, anticipate challenges, and bring together the right people, processes, and expertise to turn complex development goals into scalable programs that support long-term growth.
About Core States Group
Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 24 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects. Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more.
Visit us at www.core-states.com.
