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Our Team

Brad Nederhoff, Architect
President

As VernerJohnson’s President, Brad Nederhoff has the firm’s key leadership role and is the firm’s driving force. He has worked in key management, design and planning positions on more than 80 museum projects, representing a broad variety of all museum types. He maintains personal involvement on each project throughout all the phases, with particular emphasis on generating and developing the design concepts and overseeing the overall project team. He ensures that all projects are carried out to the highest level of client satisfaction and success.

Brad joined the firm in 1983, while finishing his Master’s degree at Harvard. Since then, he has continuously specialized in the design and planning of museums.  Brad became a Principal in 2000 and the firm’s Managing Principal & CEO in 2009.

Sacheen Dampier, Architect
Associate

Sacheen has a particular interest and knowledge in green design and sustainability. Since joining the firm in 2011, Sacheen has led the firm’s efforts in attaining LEED certification for all of the museum clients desiring certification. Sacheen has also gained experience in the design and construction of museums, serving on the planning, design and construction administration teams on many of the firm’s recent projects. Sacheen has prior experience with hospitality, education and commercial interiors projects.

Rachel Nederhoff,
Marketing Coordinator

Rachel strategizes and implements the firm’s marketing initiatives and provides administrative support to the firm. She comes to VernerJohnson after several years in the Human Resources field, and with her customer service-centered approach, she contributes a fresh insight in engaging with prospective and existing clients. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution from University of Massachusetts Boston.