Dovetail Cultural Resource Group

Dovetail Cultural Resource Group I, Inc. (Dovetail) is a full-service, woman owned (SWAM certified) Cultural Resource management (CRM) firm. Dovetail's principals, Kerri Barile and Mike Carmody, have 25 collective years of experience conducting federal, state, and local preservation compliance work. Their complimentary abilities supply a uniquely wide range of specialized expertise, experience, and qualifications.

Both Principals of Dovetail meet the Secretary of Interior (SOI) standards for archaeologist. Dr. Barile also meets the SOI standards for architectural historian and historian. Dovetail's ability to combine architectural history surveys with archaeological investigations and archival research provides a cost-effective approach to preservation compliance, while their in-depth knowledge of preservation law will help prevent costly project delays. Our client base includes developers, engineering firms, and localities, along with historical societies, museums, private preservation gropus, and even other CRM firms. Dovetail's mission is to help our clients join smart progress and historic preservation through diligent research at a competitive cost. We help clear the path to cultural resource compliance.

Principals

Kerri Barile, PhD	Michael Carmody, MA
Dr. Barile has 15 years of experience as a preservation expert. Her unique training as an archaeologist, architectural historian, and historian allows her to bring a unique multidisciplinary approach to the compliance process. Dr. Barile specializes in the research of eighteenth century plantations and late nineteenth and early twentieth century domestic sites.	Mr. Carmody has extensive knowledge of the history and prehistory of North America. Mr. Carmody has published articles and presented papers on his research interests, including stone tool functional analysis, lithic reduction technology, and coordinating preservation efforts with Native American Tribes.