At the young age of 23, Sherin Burgemeister already has years of work experience and a record of achievement in management and business. Before accepting the position of ARC’s project manager and coordinator, she had managed a popular restaurant and served as a car dealership’s business administrator. While working for an architectural firm might sound like she’s turning a new page, Sherin says her new responsibilities draw on the knowledge and expertise she gained from her previous jobs. “It all comes down to three main qualities,” she says. “Patience, diplomacy and creative problem-solving. Oh—and lots of double- and triple-checking.” In her role at ARC, Sherin coordinates subcontractor schedules and client meetings and oversees supply ordering. As she thrives on person-to-person connections, she also happily works with customer service.

Born and raised in Germany, Sherin moved with her family to the United States when she was 13, andshe received her associates degree in business after high school. She credits her interest in architecture and home-building to her father, who custom-built many of her family’s homes. Sherin and her husband Daniel enjoy working on their house, playing pickleball, dining at good restaurants, and playing with their French bulldog, Ella. The couple’s first encounter sounds like a Hollywood movie. “Daniel and I met in a four-car pile-up,” she says. “Our cars were totaled but no one was hurt. We ended up going for coffee and breakfast, which turned into dinner. By 8 p.m., we knew we wanted to be together.”