Bergman was born in Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1965.
Stern and Associates
In 1968 he joined Martin Stern, Jr.
Las Vegas Hilton (then called the Hotel International)'
Kings Castle Resort & Casino, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
The Cottages at The Kuilima Resort, Oahu, Hawaii
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Reno & Las Vegas, Nevada
Little America Hotel Tower, Salt Lake City, Utah
Atlandia Design (1978–1994)
In 1978 he went to work exclusively for Steve Wynn through the firm Atlandia Design. Wynn had a chair adjacent to his drafting table and together they played an important role in transforming the Las Vegas strip from a low rise strip to the modern theme-oriented casino with high rise buildings.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas - 1977 renovation; 1980 North Tower
Golden Nugget Atlantic City 1980 original design/in 2009 he is doing renovations for the Atlantic City Hilton (its current name)
Golden Nugget Laughlin - 1986 renovation
The Mirage 1989
Treasure Island Hotel and Casino 1993
Bergman Walls & Associates (1994–present)
In 1994 he and Scott Walls, who had also worked for Wynn, started their own firm.