Ron Harvey began his private practice in 1990. He is involved in a wide range of conservation consultation with museums including storage, environment, lighting and treatment of objects both nationally and internationally. Prior to private practice he completed an MFA in sculpture and served a three-year apprenticeship at the Milwaukee Public Museum under James A. Burnham and was hired as assistant conservator. He served a one-year appointment at the Peabody Museum of Ethnology and Archaeology, Harvard University, returned to the MPM and eventually became Chief Conservator.