Bergmeyer Announces 2022 Leadership and Practice Promotions

As we look forward to the New Year, we are celebrating the many achievements and successes of our team.

As a Design Collaborative, our team comprises a range of experiences and abilities, setting us apart as an entity that can offer a diverse suite of offerings to our clients.

“The team at Bergmeyer is comprised of exceptionally talented individuals with remarkably unique creative and technical abilities,” said Rachel Zsembery, President at Bergmeyer. “Our people are the heartbeat of our Design Collaborative and fuel Bergmeyer’s continued success and evolution through embracing proactive partnerships and an empowering approach to design."

At the leadership level, Bergmeyer elevated six team members into its Associate tier, two Senior Associates, three Associate Principals, and one Principal.

These forward-thinking individuals are recognized for their impact on others inside and outside the firm. Collaborating with clients to realize their business goals, supporting their colleagues through knowledge-sharing, creating growth opportunities, and patiently teaching and mentoring others, our leadership team regularly demonstrates and exemplifies Bergmeyer’s values.

Bergmeyer welcomed Christian Davies into the Principal tier:

We have welcomed Emily Bowers, Jen Shiminsky, and TJ DiFeo into the Associate Principal tier:

We have welcomed Isaac Smith and John Piacitelli into the Senior Associate tier:

We are also pleased to welcome Angela Dewar, Catherine Keywan, Dan L'Esperance, Kristyn Hill, Lia Politakis, and Matt Ryberg into the Associate tier:

In addition to key leadership advancements, Bergmeyer announced 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.

Bergmeyer is pleased to recognize two new Design Practice Leaders, John Piacitelli and Rachel Lanzafame, on our team:

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 collaborative approach with teams and clients.

We are pleased to recognize six new Senior Practitioners, Catherine Keywan, Kate Francis, Kathryn Grotheer, Jessica Williams, Joe Vecchione, and Quinn Levine on our team:

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