Bergmeyer is pleased to announce Jef Leon, AIA has joined the firm as a senior design leader focusing on consumer environments with a concentration in our restaurant and hospitality markets.
Jef is a seasoned restaurant designer, architect, and branding strategist. He has delivered numerous successful restaurant environments and prototypes – working with restaurateurs, retailers, and hoteliers – from entrepreneurs to conglomerates – locally and internationally. Jef prides himself on his ability to add value through unique and practical design solutions which serve to optimize construction solutions helping clients to achieve their business goals.
“We are pleased to welcome Jef to the firm with his sights set on expanding this important market sector. We know he will bring excellent design intelligence, paired with tremendous insights, to our restaurant and hospitality clients,” said Principal Rachel Zsembery.
Jef is a native Bostonian who grew up in the restaurant industry – from dishwashing to bartending to balancing books. He draws from his real world experience and knowledge of the business. Jef is a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture.