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ON THE MOVE CONNER MEADOWS JOINS CORE STATES GROUP AS THE DIRECTOR OF REFRIGERATION Core States Group – an integrated, industry-leading AEC firm that partners with some of the world’s most recognized brands – has welcomed Conner Meadows as their new Director of Refrigeration. 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 AEC industry. As the Director of Refrigeration, Conner is focused on innovative design and growing partner relationships with grocery, convenience, restaurant, retail, and cold storage clients. Throughout his 12+ years of experience, Conner has led, mentored, and trained teams that optimize refrigeration projects’ safety, efficiency, constructability, and reliability. His background combines thoughtful consulting with a technical design perspective, detailed knowledge of refrigeration systems, and focus on sustainability and environmental impact. Conner’s approach to collaborating with refrigeration manufacturers, contractors,

and partners, enables him to address each customer’s specific needs. “The refrigeration industry is currently experiencing an exciting phase, with numerous changes on the horizon due to the continuously evolving regulatory environment. It is critical that we work together as an industry to help the end users identify and implement a refrigeration system that meets and exceeds their operational and sustainability goals,” said Meadows. With the addition of Conner’s expertise in refrigeration, Core States Group has the unique ability to provide turn-key solutions that optimize a portfolio of stores or single sites as the primary service provider for clients. 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 AEC industry.

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make the effort to learn about the people throughout your business. Numbers and charts cannot convey everything. The human element better completes the picture. 3. Effort. If you embark on this exercise, you must follow through by addressing any concerns that came up during the process. The time you spend in this endeavor is valuable, so you must use the information you gathered in the process to move your firm in the right direction. It takes strong leadership to make this function and be a part of your firm. Change takes time and, if you are consistent with your effort, you will be able to change the culture of your firm to a degree you never would’ve thought possible. Getting back to the ground level of your firm can provide invaluable insights into the inner workings of your business. Taking the time to engage with your employees, showing curiosity about their day-to-day challenges, and making the effort to address any concerns are key steps in fostering a strong, connected company culture. By doing this, you strengthen the foundation of your business. Ultimately, this hands-on approach not only benefits your team but also sets your firm on a path toward long- term success. Ezequiel Tovar is a senior transition analyst at Zweig Group’s. Contact him at etovar@ zweiggroup.com.

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