Kerry Bergquist
About Kerry Bergquist
Kerry Bergquist is the Director of Global Real Estate, Projects & Planning at SC Johnson in Racine, WI, with extensive experience in real estate, strategic sourcing, and financial management.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Kerry Bergquist is currently serving as the Director of Global Real Estate & Projects at SC Johnson in Racine, WI. In this role, Bergquist is responsible for overseeing global real estate transactions, financial modeling for complex scenarios, and managing sustainability initiatives such as geothermal heating and solar panels. He has developed a comprehensive playbook for global real estate and a portfolio dashboard aimed at improving data accuracy, negotiations, broker relations, and rebates.
Previous Roles at ManpowerGroup
Before joining SC Johnson, Kerry Bergquist had an extensive career at ManpowerGroup. He held multiple roles including Manager - Finance, Global Internal Audit (1996-2004), Assistant Controller and Director of Accounting (2004-2007), Director of Operations - Controller (2007-2010), and Director - Real Estate & Strategic Sourcing (2010-2013). During his tenure, he managed finance, internal audits, and strategic sourcing.
Experience at KPMG
Prior to his career at ManpowerGroup, Kerry Bergquist worked as a Senior Auditor at KPMG from 1993 to 1996. His responsibilities included auditing financial statements and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Educational Background
Kerry Bergquist earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He also completed a strategic leadership program with the University of Wisconsin and is currently working towards obtaining a Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) Certification from CoreNet Global.
Major Projects and Initiatives
Kerry Bergquist has led and directed several significant projects including a $80 million headquarters renovation project that added over 56,000 sq. ft. of new office space and renovated more than 94,000 sq. ft. of existing space, completed within budget and timelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also developed a global outsourced project management function and created a project management playbook that streamlined processes for new construction, renovation, and expansion projects.