Gene Castellano

Gene Castellano is an avid researcher of Delaware history and a former trustee of the Delaware Historical Society and Preservation Delaware, Inc. In 2013, Gene authored the book, Wilmington: Preservation and Progress, a study of 20th Century architectural changes in the City of Wilmington’s business district. Gene graduated from Villanova University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree. He also holds a Master of Arts degree, a Certification in Museum Studies, and a Certification in Historic Preservation from the University of Delaware. While completing his museum studies degree, he interned at Hagley Museum and Library as a digitization specialist for their art collection. During his business career, he held positions in product development, finance and leadership with the DuPont Company and W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc.