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Meet our staff >> Jerry L. Berggren, AIA, Principal
Jerry Berggren is the founder and Principal-in-Charge of Berggren Architects. He has been in the architectural profession for more than 30 years. He graduated in 1971 from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree and spent a year and half working in Kansas City improving neighborhoods and business districts for the Urban Renewal Agency. In 1973, he returned to his native Nebraska and joined a Lincoln based architectural firm. In 1977 he began private practice under his own name. His love of history and historic architect has focused the firm in historic preservation. Jerry has personally participated in over 90 restoration projects for more than 60 structures, 55 of these structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. He has successfully completed projects in historic restoration, adaptive reuse, retro-fit, and new construction. His most recently completed project, the restoration of the Fillmore County Courthouse was recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation with its 2002 Preservation Honors Award. Jerry is active in a number of preservation organizations including the Friends of Whitehall Mansion and the American Institute of Architects Historic Resources Committee (Chair 1996). Jerry is personally involved in all projects as Principal-in-Charge and is the Project Architect for our historic projects.
Laurel, an integral member of the firm for more than two decades, now serves as a part-time consultant on select projects. An Assistant Professor of Lighting at UNL's Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film, her visual design training via the theatre profession adds a unique clarity and coordination for selection of finish, colors and texture while providing valuable input for interior design and lighting. Laurel holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre lighting and design as well as an associate's degree in architectural technology.
He graduated in 1983 and spent the next two years working for contractors in Lincoln as a framer and general laborer. After gaining valuable first-hand knowledge of the field workings of a construction site, Wim started a career in architecture. In the 19 years that followed, Wim has been involved in projects ranging from residential additions to retirement communities, health care facilities, and all forms of justice facilities. Wim's interest in history is a perfect fit into the Berggren team
of historical preservation and restoration. His exposure via extensive
world travel has gained him an appreciation for historic as well
as ultra modern architecture.
A native to Lincoln, Kristin is very familiar with Nebraska's architecture and history. As a graduate student she created a project to offer adaptive re-use options for Lincoln's iconic Pershing Auditorium. Kristin is an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects and belongs to the Lincoln Young Professionals Group. She is also a member of the Nebraska State Historical Society and Preservation Association of Lincoln.
Janet received her Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1974 and a Masters of Arts Degree in history and architecture from UNL in 1996. She has been a consultant for Berggren Architects since 1994 and is now employed as its Architectural Historian/Preservation Historian. Janet currently serves on the Nebraska State Historic Preservation Board, is a member of the American Association for State and Local History, and other historical organizations. She has authored more than 60 National Register of Historic Places nominations representing virtually all styles of architecture found in Nebraska.
Her employment experience includes seven years in residential design, three years in the antique furniture and accessory business, four year stint as vice president of her design and construction firm in Omaha, and she also held a position at the Nebraska State Historical Society Ford Consevation Labrotory,Omaha, NE, from 1998 until 2001as a labrotory tech for the object’s conservator, Deborah Long. Mitzi's initial project upon joining Berggren Architects was the historic Harry T. Jones House. A structure which has been in the same family for five generations. Mitzi has led the owners through the myriad of family antiques to arrive at the perfect solution for the new generation assuming the responsibility for this wonderful home.
M.A. graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor in Fine Art. That background plus her interest in history, and architectural preservation makes her a valuable member of our team.
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