Bergmeyer, a pioneering multi-disciplinary design collaborative and Certified B Corporation with offices in Boston, Columbus, and Los Angeles, announces its leadership and practice promotions for the 2025 calendar year. Highlighting the diversity of the organization’s talents and expertise, the firm continues to expand its creative services to meet the needs of its deepening client base as it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025.
“The team at Bergmeyer is comprised of exceptionally talented individuals with remarkably unique creative and technical abilities,” said Rachel Zsembery, CEO at Bergmeyer. “Our people are the driving force behind our Design Collaborative, fueling Bergmeyer’s success and growth by cultivating meaningful partnerships and embracing co-creation as the foundation of our design approach."
At the leadership level, Bergmeyer elevated one team member into its Associate tier, as well as three Senior Associates, one Associate Principal, and one Principal. These innovative leaders are recognized for their impact inside and outside the firm. Collaborating with clients to realize their business goals, supporting their colleagues through knowledge-sharing, creating growth opportunities, and sharing their wisdom through thought leadership, our leadership team regularly demonstrates and exemplifies Bergmeyer’s values.
Associate:
- Daniela Acevedo, AIA, Senior Architect
Senior Associate:
- Anna Butterfield, NCIDQ, Design Practice Leader
- Catherine Keywan, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer
- Dan L’Esperance, AIA, Design Practice Leader
Associate Principal:
- Louis Carter, Design Practice Leader
Principal:
- Jen Shiminski, AIA, LEED AP
In addition to key leadership advancements, Bergmeyer announced a Design Practice Leader promotion for a team member who demonstrates significant expertise in their dedicated areas of practice. They practice with purpose and creativity, innovating our approach to projects, practices, and collaborations.
Design Practice Leader:
- Angela Dewar, NCIDQ, LEED GA, Associate
Bergmeyer also recognized advancements at the Senior Practitioner level. These candidates exemplify a level of professional expertise worthy of special recognition, regularly demonstrating expertise in their work and a collaborative approach with teams and clients.
Senior Architect:
- Daniela Acevedo, AIA, Associate
- Shelly Chipimo, AIA
Senior Interior Designer:
- Nicolette Gordon, NCIDQ, LEED GA
Senior Designer:
- Hannah Liechty
- Maddy Sulich, LEED GA
To learn more about Bergmeyer and its award-winning design work, please visit www.bergmeyer.com.
Bergmeyer is a multi-disciplinary Design Collaborative of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, and brand strategists; inspired through partnership, thoughtfully creative; driven by curiosity and boldness to fulfill the potential of each relationship. Implicitly trusting of its people and process; Bergmeyer celebrates a culture of inclusion and connection to a shared purpose. Bergmeyer’s approach to design is empowering and ego-free, forming proactive partnerships with its clients and project teams to create a shared sense of ownership throughout the entire creative process. Bergmeyer designs for its clients’ clients, the people whose lives and experiences are enhanced by its work. Challenging its teams to focus first on understanding the end user - the customers, students, employees, visitors, and residents - while delivering on its clients’ vision and return on investment. Bergmeyer has offices in Boston, Los Angeles, and Columbus. Bergmeyer is proud to be a Certified B Corporation, serving as an active member of a global community with a common belief in using business as a force for good.
For more information on Bergmeyer please visit www.bergmeyer.com. To learn more about Bergmeyer’s experience becoming a Certified B Corp, and how to start your own impact assessment please visit https://www.bergmeyer.com/bcorp.