Derek J. Dandurand is the Director of Historic Preservation with Shawmut Design and Construction. His passion for historic preservation originated at fifteen when he accidentally excavated a Civil War belt buckle at his family home in Rhode Island. He holds a Master of Science in Historic Preservation and Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation and Art & Architectural History from Roger Williams University. He is dedicated to the study of historic buildings and the architects who designed them, as well as the construction methods and even the tools used to build them. Derek provides clients with technical guidance in historic preservation, from planning and approvals through project execution. His years of personal hands-on historic restoration, rehabilitation and project management experience has laid the foundation for his role as a strong, experienced advocate for quality preservation work. Derek has held previous positions at NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation, and the Historic House Trust of NYC where he worked on notable National Historic Landmarks and NYC Landmarked properties such as Gracie Mansion, Lewis Latimer House, Rufus King Manor, the Merchants House Museum, and the Wyckoff Farmhouse.