Core States Group – an integrated, industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm that partners with some of the world’s most recognized brands – has welcomed Joe Avotins as their new Restaurants Market Director. With offices nationwide, Core States Group designs, builds, and manages projects and programs across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the A/E/C industry. Avotin’s first day as Restaurant Market Director was March 17, 2025.
As the Restaurant Market Director, Joe serves as an expert resource to the growth team, focused on advancing quick-serve, fast casual, casual, and fine dining programs, collaborating with new and existing clients to deliver comprehensive solutions to their expansion goals.
“I have always felt that in restaurants, you find the highest pursuit of design; blending a super-efficient MEP machine with a highly crafted and branded environment, that has to solve for both the aspirational needs of their guests and operational needs of their staff, in a code compliant and comfortable home away from home.”
As an architect by trade, Joe comes from a project development background, where he has led construction, architecture, and design teams for nationwide restaurant brands, including Joey Restaurant Group and The Cheesecake Factory. His 30+ years of experience include overseeing multiple new construction and remodel projects for casual and fine dining concepts across the United States and Canada.
ABOUT CORE STATES GROUP
Since 1999, Core States Group has collaborated with clients to create a world where all environments improve everyday life. With 24 offices in the United States and Canada, the company designs, builds, and manages projects and programs across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Core States Group offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver compelling design and drive speed to market. The company is industry-recognized for expertise across several markets, including Retail, Restaurants, Financial, Grocery, Convenience, Housing, Distributed Generation, Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure, Corporate, Industrial, Tribal, and Semiconductor. For more information, visit www.core-states.com.
