Lynne’s qualifications combine expertise in architectural history with a strong background in technical preservation. She is experienced in planning and implementing sensitive restoration and rehabilitation projects ranging from country houses to landmark churches to historic landscapes. Lynne is familiar with all aspects of historic site management, non-profit operations, and fundraising, and is skilled at project management, compliance and reporting, permitting and site supervision.

Lynne launched her career with a degree in history from Keuka College and has invested 25 years in the field of preservation, including more than a decade as director of properties for the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (now Historic New England) and a consultancy with the Massachusetts Historical Commission.