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Gina Berndt
Managing Principal





Joined the firm in: 1987

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
Northern Illinois University Architecture and Urban Planning
University of Copenhagen

Organizations:
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Past President, Chicago Chapter
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)

Former Board and Executive Committee Member
Girl Scouts of Chicago

Certifications: The National Council on Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)

Born in: Oak Park, IL

Favorite Childhood movie: The Wizard of Oz, but the witch totally freaked me out.

Favorite Childhood toy: My wagon and the blocks that went in it.

Musical Instrument: I played the violin as a child and sat last chair.

Favorite Food: I love most food, except ketchup and mayonnaise.

What inspires me: My family.

About myself: Dedicated to the people and interests I love.

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Leadership
   Gina Berndt
   Fred Schmidt
   Joe Connell
   Tom Kasznia
   Judy Mitchell
   Murali Selvaraj

Mission & values
Our mission and values guide our firm in all that
we do.

Culture
Beer Friday. Cake Day. We don't just work together, we play together.

People
A talented and dedicated team is behind the great work we do.

History
The Environments Group launched in 1991, but there is more to the story.

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