Bergquist attended San Clemente High School where he played baseball, basketball and football.

[2] After mini-camp he was offered a spot on the practice roster, but elected to pursue opportunities in the Canadian Football League.

In his first five years as a real estate broker, Bergquist sold 255 properties making him one of the top agents in the state of Montana.

[6] On Jan 8, 2020 Missoula City Council approved a request from Bergquist, in a 9-to-0 vote to rezone a portion of South Fourth Street East and Ronald Avenue, along with a vacation of the rights of way, to make way for a four-story, 48-unit upscale condo building,[7][8][9] 8 of the 48 units were deed-restricted affordable housing units.

[11] Bergquist announced that their plans for the developments will include, housing, retail shops, restaurants, open space, and substantial parking, with a zoning variance which will allow a building up to 125 feet high.