Douglas Distefano

Douglas Distefano is a practicing conservator and founder of Monument Conservation Partners, specializing in the conservation of outdoor bronze sculpture, commemorative plaques, and associated architectural materials in public and institutional settings. His work integrates graduate-level training in historic preservation with extensive hands-on treatment experience, grounded in established conservation ethics, materials science principles, and rigorous documentation standards. He approaches conservation as an interdisciplinary process informed by historical and technological research, careful material assessment, and site-specific conditions.

Distefano’s practice emphasizes the stabilization of corrosion processes, the preservation and reintegration of historically appropriate patinas, and the judicious selection of protective coating systems suitable for exterior environments. His methodology prioritizes minimal intervention, material compatibility, and long-term stewardship, while balancing aesthetic, structural, and interpretive considerations. Through close collaboration with municipalities, universities, architects, and preservation professionals, his work supports both the physical longevity and the cultural significance of historic monuments.. Douglas is a cyclist, runner, surfer, and the proud father of two young adult children and resides in Rumson, NJ.

University of Hartford - BA

Rutgers University - Historic Preservation Spring 2024 and Spring/ Fall 2025, Spring 2026

NYU SPS Historic Preservation Certificate (May 2025)