Our Team

Jennifer Monteleone
Gallery Owner

Jennifer Hightower Monteleone grew up in Houston before heading to Austin and earning a degree in Special Education from the University of Texas. After five years of teaching in Austin, she moved to Chicago and worked in development for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Upon returning to Houston in 2013, Jennifer served as the Community Service Coordinator at The Kinkaid School. The common thread among her varied work experience is clear: Jennifer loves to come alongside those who are passionate about a focused topic and help strategize and solidify their dream.

Jennifer’s appreciation for art grew after spending time in galleries and with artists during her time in Chicago and on family trips to New Orleans. She quickly realized that several artist friends were unsure about how to present and sell their work to clients. At the same time, she had a number of friends who were interested in having an art collection but didn’t know where to start. In 2019, Jennifer established Mont Art House as a gallery and consulting group that specializes in connecting artwork by emerging artists with new and young collectors. The main purpose is to serve artists well and celebrate their work while helping homeowners find unique artwork for their home in a transparent and approachable way.

Jennifer lives in Houston with her husband Will and three young children. She currently serves clients primarily in Houston, Austin, and New Orleans – and would split time between all three places if given the chance.

Bess Alford Gore
Gallery Director

As the Gallery Director at Mont Art House, Bess is available to assist clients with everything from initial consultations to final installations. With a friendly and approachable demeanor, she’s eager to connect with clients, understand their unique tastes, and help them discover artwork that resonates with them. Leaning on her background in education, Bess is always willing to delve into any topic. If you have questions about Mont Art House, don’t hesitate to ask her!

When not in the gallery, Bess resides in Montrose with her husband Darren, aka “Big Art Guy” and rescue dog Tootsie (who has become a common fixture at Mont Art House). If they aren’t at a local Tex-Mex spot eating fajitas, then you can probably find them on a pickle ball court nearby.

Beth Werner
Lead Consultant & Events Manager

Beth, immersed in art from a young age, focuses on how art transforms spaces. As a consultant, she finds the perfect pieces to bring life and balance to any room. She also manages all events at Mont Art House, from intimate gallery gatherings to external excursions and private rentals.

Her background includes work at A Fare Extraordinaire and Keely Thorne Events, where she honed her skills in spatial design and client collaboration.

Beth lives in Oak Forest with her husband and two sons and enjoys visiting family in the mountains of Utah and Virginia.

Amanda Savoie
Inventory Director

A lifelong Houstonian, Amanda attended Episcopal High School and graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Marketing.

Amanda officially joined the Mont Art House team in 2021, after unofficially helping Jennifer with events and organization. She continues to be intrigued working in her new-to-her industry with a dynamic group of artists.

As the Inventory Director, Amanda oversees the inventory organization and website management. She is a dedicated team member and is always willing to pitch in, event if it means mopping the floor!

Amanda also organizes life for her husband and two daughters and continues to be grateful to live in her hometown and work with such an amazing team of women.