Ben Liddic brings more than 20 years of architecture, development, and program leadership experience to his role as Director of Operations – Convenience at Core States Group. He has led national, multi-site rollout programs from early planning and prototype development through permitting, construction, and store completion, combining design expertise with the operational discipline needed to support complex, fast-moving convenience programs.

Before joining Core States Group, Ben served as Director of Development at Sheetz, where he led two business units with more than 25 professionals across architecture, engineering, permitting, retail design, procurement, fuel design, and prototype teams. He was responsible for the operational performance and budgets of multi-million-dollar departments, helped guide capital expenditure programs, and maintained a 98% on-time new-store completion rate by aligning permitting, construction, procurement, and project execution requirements.

His in-house experience with leading convenience retailers gives Ben a valuable perspective on the business decisions behind successful programs. He has supported new-market evaluations and site selection, helped reduce construction and operating costs through sourcing, inventory, procurement, and process improvements, and directed initiatives including car wash rollouts, fueling centers, a logistics center, and campus improvements.

In his role, Ben guides the Convenience market and its client relationships toward long-term success. He brings experience leading large design teams, developing prototypes, managing major accounts, and building scalable processes that improve consistency, speed to market, and client service. He is focused on helping Core States Group become a trusted partner to leading convenience brands by pairing strong operational insight with practical, responsive design delivery.

Ben is energized by building meaningful internal and external relationships, coaching professionals, and developing talent. Core States Group’s Value of Inclusion resonates strongly with him. He believes diverse design teams bring broader perspectives and ultimately produce better solutions.

Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and their daughter, as well as visiting Florida’s theme parks and beaches.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture – School of Architecture NCARB Program, Philadelphia University