Higher Education + Student Life

Drew Berst is an Executive Director and oversees the Collegiate Sports, Higher Education and Healthcare practices at Dimensional Innovations.

Berst lives and breathes college sports and is the single point of accountability for all collegiate clients. Professionally, Berst has been working in the sports facility industry for over twelve years and has been involved in over $2 billion worth of athletic facility projects. Leading the team to over 400% revenue growth and tripling the company’s market share since 2015, he’s attributes DI’s unique, design-build approach to project delivery, master brand planning partnerships, facility graphics, branding and interactive technology experiences to his success.

Drew is also passionate about creating soothing and remarkable experiences within the healthcare field. Understanding that positive distractions and immersive environments can drastically alter how patients receive care, Berst works alongside health system executives, physicians, practitioners and medical teams to ensure each experience meets both hospital and patient expectations.

Born and raised in Kansas City and earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas, as well as an MBA from the University of North Carolina – Wilmington, Berst is steadfast in his belief that there is no such thing as a family vacation, unless a sporting event is involved.

Most importantly, Drew is a husband to Betsy and a parent to three girls – Edie, Nora and Margot.

Alex is focused on listening and understanding the needs of his clients in order to build teams that solve problems and create remarkable experiences. Alex has 8 years of client leadership experience and brings a strong understanding of client service and account management to each project, and makes sure his clients' goals stay center-focus. He has a unique ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions quickly, while building trust with his clients and project partners.

Outside of the office, Alex enjoys spending his time exploring the mountains of Colorado with his wife and two dogs. Additionally, Alex is a CrossFit Level 1 trainer and coaches classes several nights per week.