Van Bergen started his architectural career as an apprentice draftsman in 1907.

Van Bergen also found the training he received under Griffin useful, recounting in 1966:

Van Bergen remained with Griffin as his only apprentice until October 1908.

Despite this fire, researchers are rediscovering Van Bergen's work, much of which still remains standing.

Van Bergen's homes can be found throughout northern Illinois.

Van Bergen designed many as sixteen variations of this plan in Oak Park alone from 1911 through 1923.

Although Van Bergen only ran a 5.40 second 40-yard dash as a freshman, he got the time down to 4.89 prior to his senior season.

Van Bergen started every game for the 2009 Wolverines at defensive tackle.

Van Bergen started at both defensive end and defensive tackle in 2011.

Van Bergen signed with the Carolina Panthers minutes after the draft ended.