J. Christopher Frey, President and Principal Conservator
Chris established Keystone Preservation Group in 2005. He possesses more than 20 years of experience in architectural
conservation, architectural history and construction. He holds a B.A. in History from Dartmouth College (1992) and an M.S.
in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania (1997). Chris has been designated a Professional Associate with
the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC). He has published or presented technical and
preservation-related studies with the Journal of the American Institute for Conservation (JAIC), Association for Preservation
Technology Delaware Valley Chapter (APT/DVC), Preservation Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
(PHMC), New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office (NJ SHPO), the University City District and the Allentown Historical
Society. He has been a guest speaker for the historic preservation programs at Drew University and Roger Williams
University, providing lectures on various aspects of architectural conservation. Chris’ volunteer and civic work includes
experience with the Doylestown Historic and Architectural Review Board, Doylestown Planning Commission, and the Frank
Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy
conservation, architectural history and construction. He holds a B.A. in History from Dartmouth College (1992) and an M.S.
in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania (1997). Chris has been designated a Professional Associate with
the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC). He has published or presented technical and
preservation-related studies with the Journal of the American Institute for Conservation (JAIC), Association for Preservation
Technology Delaware Valley Chapter (APT/DVC), Preservation Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
(PHMC), New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office (NJ SHPO), the University City District and the Allentown Historical
Society. He has been a guest speaker for the historic preservation programs at Drew University and Roger Williams
University, providing lectures on various aspects of architectural conservation. Chris’ volunteer and civic work includes
experience with the Doylestown Historic and Architectural Review Board, Doylestown Planning Commission, and the Frank
Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy
Shelby Weaver Splain, Director of Preservation Services
Shelby joined Keystone Preservation Group in January, 2008. She holds a B.A. in Historic Preservation from Goucher College
(1994) and an M.A. in Historic Preservation Planning from Cornell University (1997). Shelby has developed a recognized
expertise in the Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit and National Register programs. Over the course of her career, she has
provided survey and research for over 3,000 individual buildings in four Districts listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. In addition to field work, Shelby authored the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office’s guidelines for architectural
survey and was recently selected as the survey consultant to work with PHMC and the African American Museum in
Philadelphia to conduct a comprehensive survey of African American communities across Pennsylvania. Shelby also serves on
the board of the Sellersville Historical and Achievement Authority, a municipal-appointed board that oversees the operation
and programs of the Sellersville Museum. She is currently working to secure grant funding for a strategic plan and developing
a historical and architectural walking tour.
(1994) and an M.A. in Historic Preservation Planning from Cornell University (1997). Shelby has developed a recognized
expertise in the Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit and National Register programs. Over the course of her career, she has
provided survey and research for over 3,000 individual buildings in four Districts listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. In addition to field work, Shelby authored the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office’s guidelines for architectural
survey and was recently selected as the survey consultant to work with PHMC and the African American Museum in
Philadelphia to conduct a comprehensive survey of African American communities across Pennsylvania. Shelby also serves on
the board of the Sellersville Historical and Achievement Authority, a municipal-appointed board that oversees the operation
and programs of the Sellersville Museum. She is currently working to secure grant funding for a strategic plan and developing
a historical and architectural walking tour.
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Keystone Preservation Group
Historic Preservation, Architectural Conservation, Scope Consultation, RITC Consulting
Historic Preservation, Architectural Conservation, Scope Consultation, RITC Consulting