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Who We Are

UOVO, pronounced “woh-voh,” is derived from the Italian word for egg, a symbol of fragility. Our name reflects UOVO’s core mission to be the finest stewards of our clients’ most precious art, wine, and fashion collections, taking the utmost care in transporting, maintaining, and storing everything we are entrusted with.

UOVO Art storage facility

Why UOVO

  • UOVO Long island City Lobby

    UOVO was designed for the sole purpose of safe-guarding collections. Our privately-owned, state-of-the-art facilities are ideal for the long-term preservation and care of art, fashion, wine, archives, cultural artifacts, contemporary collectibles and rare objects.

    Our full range of services includes climate-controlled storage, digital inventory management, secure transportation, packing and crating, archiving solutions, private viewing galleries, art installation, photography, and more. UOVO clients gain access to our custom-built digital platforms to streamline collection management and service requests.

  • Leadership

    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS

      • Steven Guttman

        Founder & Board of Directors Co-Chairman

      • Steve Novenstein

        Co-Founder & Board of Directors Co-Chairman

      • Nick Coslov

        Co-Founder & Board Member

      • Caroline Page-Katz

        Board Member

      • Cyril Pietrafesa

        Board Member

    • UOVO Art & UOVO Fashion

      • Caroline Page-Katz

        President & Chief Operating Officer

      • Alice Czajkowski

        Chief Financial Officer

      • Nicole Levinson

        Chief Marketing Officer

      • Mark Smith

        Chief Technology Officer

      • Amber Bonadio

        Senior Vice President, Account Management

      • Alexandra Kelly

        Senior Vice President, Business Development

      • Patty DelGenio

        Vice President, People

      • Quillan Kaser

        Vice President, Account Management, East Coast

      • Lindsay Kasin

        Vice President, Business Technology & Analytics

      • Samantha Kulig

        Senior Vice President, Operations

      • Brennan Lowery

        General Manager, UOVO Fashion

    • UOVO Wine

      • Cyril Pietrafesa

        Chief Executive Officer

      • Rick Heinlein

        Chief Financial Officer

      • Jillian Mueller

        Chief of Staff to the CEO, Chief People Officer

      • Anthony Wynn

        Senior Director of Storage Operations

      • Drew Paquin

        Senior Director Facilities & Expansion

      • Joe Boruff

        Senior Director of Accounting & Finance

Join UOVO

  • UOVO Truck in UOVO Loading Docks

    At UOVO, we pride ourselves on delivering best-in-class solutions for our clients while fostering a company culture that is inclusive, collaborative, and motivating. We are committed to building a first-rate, diverse team by recruiting from a variety of fields.

    Visit the UOVO careers portals to view current job opportunities, sign up for updates, and learn more about working at UOVO.

    UOVO Art, & UOVO Fashion
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From the UOVO Journal

  • Vault Fine Art Service team working on an installation.
     Art

    UOVO Grows Central Texas Presence Through Acquisition of Vault Fine Art Services

    Vault Fine Art Services joins UOVO’s national platform of art storage and logistics providers

    January 15, 2026

  • Cara Zhuang-Thatcher, Associate Director, Business Development at UOVO
     Art

    Q&A: How UOVO Creates Bespoke Solutions for Trusts and Estates

    Hear from Cara Zhuang-Thatcher on how UOVO partners with trustees, executors, and advisors to steward collections with discretion and precision, ensuring continuity, transparency, and museum-quality care at every stage of the estate lifecycle.

    January 12, 2026

  • Wine Bottles in UOVO Wine Houston Storage
     Wine

    FAQ: The Biggest Myths in Wine Collecting (And What Actually Matters)

    The world of wine collecting is full of assumptions—some harmless, others costly. Many myths persist because wine is mysterious, emotionally charged, and often misunderstood. But collecting becomes far more rewarding when you separate folklore from reality.

    December 29, 2025

  • The Definitive Art Collector FAQ
     Art

    The Definitive Art Collector FAQ

    INTRODUCTION Serious art collecting extends far beyond acquisition. As collections grow in scale, value, and geographic reach, collectors face increasing responsibility around preservation, documentation, logistics, risk management, and long-term stewardship. This long-form FAQ is designed for private collectors, families, advisors, foundations, and institutions seeking authoritative guidance on how to protect, manage, and enjoy art collections […]

    December 12, 2025

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