Career
He is still a bridge writer and is a World Bridge Federation World International Master. He is from Farmingdale, New New York Bergen is a columnist in the monthly ACBL Bridge Bulletin since 1976.
Bergen is known for his development of new conventions and treatments, including DONT and Bergen raises.
Bergen is married to Cheryl Bergen née Lance and they reside in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Wins Runners-up Vanderbilt (2) 1982, 1990 Spingold (1) 1983 Grand National Teams (2) 1979, 1991 Open Board-a-Match Teams (1) 1990 Master Mixed Teams (2) 1989, 1991 Life Master Men"s Pairs (1) 1986 Grand National Pairs (1) 1984 United States Bridge Championships (1) Open Team Trials (1) 1985 Other notable 2nd places: Cavendish Invitational Teams (1) 1986.