Industry-leading Design Collaborative Bergmeyer with offices in Boston, Columbus, and Los Angeles, announces its leadership and practice promotions for the 2026 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.
“The strength of our Design Collaborative has always been the extraordinary people who bring it to life every day,” said Rachel Zsembery, President & CEO of Bergmeyer. “The individuals we’re celebrating embody the creativity, curiosity, and leadership that define our practice. Their accomplishments reflect both their individual dedication and the power of what we can achieve together. Investing in our people and creating opportunities for them to grow is how we continue to push boundaries, strengthen our collective impact, and build what’s next for Bergmeyer.”
At the leadership level, Bergmeyer elevated two team members into its Associate tier, as well as one Senior Associate, and one Associate 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:
- Paul Jarboe, AIA | Senior Architect
- Peter Nobile, AIA, LEED AP, TRUE Advisor | Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
Senior Associate:
- Christina Sandore, AIA, LEED BD+C | Design Practice Leader
Associate Principal:
- Bill Spaulding, AIA | Director of Education and Training
In addition to key leadership advancements, Bergmeyer announced three Design Practice Leader promotions for team members who demonstrate 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:
- Lia Politakis Hazzel
- Christina Sandore, AIA, LEED BD+C
- Joe Vecchione, AIA
Bergmeyer also recognized advancements at the 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 Designer:
- Michael Boisvert
- Sydnee Sachtleben
IT Manager:
- Sha Anwar
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.
