M. A., Art History, University of Iowa& 1970-72; M. A., Conservation, Cooperstown Graduate Programs 1972-74; Internship, Princeton University Museum of Art 1974-75 ; Conservator, Intermuseum Laboratory 1975-77; Chief Conservator, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 1977-81; Chief Conservator, North Carolina Museum of Art 1981-93; David Goist, Conservator of Paintings in Private Practice 1993-present