Biography
Bert is the Managing Director of Gensler Seattle, bringing a wealth of technical expertise, strong client relationships, market presence, and a passion for growing others. As a principal, he leads all practice areas across the Northwest region, bringing strategic vision and technical excellence to design solutions.
His portfolio spans the sciences, tech, hospitality, professional services, and financial services sectors, where he consistently delivers innovative solutions for clients. Distinguished for his comprehensive approach to project delivery, Bert integrates end-of-project technical requirements and operational considerations from the earliest planning stages. This forward-thinking approach ensures seamless transitions from design and construction to occupancy, with expertise in specialized environments with complex systems. He is a registered architect in California, Washington, and Wisconsin, and brings that technical grounding to the firm's most demanding projects.
Great design uplifts spirits, removes friction, lets people live their best lives, and helps businesses thrive. I lead teams that curate spaces that surprise and delight while keeping an eye on business goals and functionality, and I challenge both design and client teams to imagine how their spaces can transform over time.
Qualifications and Recognition
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of California, Berkeley
Registered Architect: California, Washington, Wisconsin
AIA, IIDA, CDT, NOMA
Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington State
Member, International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Northern Pacific
Member, CoreNet Global
Presenter, "Through Design Lenses: Filipino American Experiences," at AIA San Francisco, 2024
Speaker, "Fresh Brew: Morning Conversations About All Things Architecture and Design," at AIA San Francisco, 2022
Panelist, "Chain Link: The Evolving Dynamic Between Employee and Employer," at AIA San Francisco, 2020
Presenter, "Behind the Scenes at Zendesk San Francisco," at IFMA Tours, San Francisco, 2019
DIFFA, Steering Committee Chair, San Francisco
International Interior Design Association, Co-Chair of Pioneers in Design, Northern California