Douglas Sedgwick has built a lifetime of impact across athletics, business, and community service. His leadership journey began on the lacrosse field, where he emerged as a standout student-athlete and a respected captain whose influence continues to shape Central New York lacrosse today.

A Lifelong Leader in Lacrosse, Business, and Community

Early Education and Athletic Beginnings

Sedgwick graduated from Jamesville-DeWitt High School in 1975, continued his academic and athletic development at Loomis Chaffee Prep School in 1976, and later attended Syracuse University, graduating in 1980. At Syracuse, he majored in Geography and was an active member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

His fraternity involvement continued long after graduation. Sedgwick played a key role in the 2008 re-colonization of the Psi Psi Chapter and has served on the Sigma Chi Alumni Association Board of Directors since 2007.

Syracuse University Lacrosse Captain

During his collegiate athletic career, Sedgwick earned four letters in lacrosse and served as captain of the 1980 Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team. As a starting midfielder, he was selected to compete in the prestigious 1980 North-South Game, where the North earned a victory under Coach Roy Simmons Jr.

His dedication to Syracuse lacrosse extended beyond his playing years. He became a founding member of the Syracuse University Stickmen’s Club in 1980 and has remained a longtime Orange Club member. Sedgwick has generously supported the Roy Simmons Jr. and Sr. Scholarships, the John Desko Scholarship, and the Syracuse women’s lacrosse program—on which his daughter Sarah once played.

In 2012, Syracuse University honored his athletic and alumni contributions with the Letterman of Distinction Award.

A Championship Coaching Career at CBA

Since 2005, Sedgwick has served as the girls’ varsity lacrosse coach at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA), where he has built one of the region’s most successful programs. Under his leadership, CBA captured:

• 2011 New York State Championship – Class C
• 2013 New York State Championship – Class B
• 2016 New York State Championship – Class A

His excellence has been recognized repeatedly. Sedgwick was named All-CNY Girls Coach of the Year in both 2011 and 2016. He also earned the Reed Hawk Sportsmanship Award from the Syracuse Sports Corporation in 2011 and the Believe to Achieve Female Sports Team Award for CBA, also sponsored by the Syracuse Sports Corporation.

Additional coaching honors include:

• Three-time Onondaga High School Liberty League Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year
• Two-time Onondaga High School Freedom League Coach of the Year

Leadership in Business: Sedgwick Business Interiors

Outside of athletics, Sedgwick has built a distinguished career in the office furniture industry. In 1997, he founded Sedgwick Business Interiors in Rochester, New York, where he continues to serve as President. The company has since expanded to Syracuse and Ithaca and has earned numerous awards, including:

• Five-time Top Performance Award from Cornell University
• Army Corps of Engineers recognition
• Nationwide Best in Class and Leadership Awards from Herman Miller
• Herman Miller Top Performance Award (2016) earned personally by Sedgwick

Community Engagement and Philanthropy

Sedgwick is deeply committed to community service within Central New York and beyond. He has supported numerous organizations, including:

• Everson Museum of Art
• WCNY
• Christian Brothers Academy
• Christ the King Retreat House
• The Sisters of St. Francis
• CenterState Chamber of Commerce
• Rochester Business Association

He is also a longtime member of Bellevue Country Club, having served on its Board from 1997–2000, and has participated in Syracuse Execs, Gyro International, and the Leukemia Society Board. Sedgwick and his company have also been strong supporters of Sarah’s Guest House and the Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse.

Family and Personal Life

Doug and his wife, Darcy, have three daughters—Claire, Emily, and Sarah—and one granddaughter, Madelyn. Family remains at the center of his life and his community commitments.