Montana Alexander is a distinguished leader in the international art world, serving as Chairman and Global Director of Heather James. Based at the flagship gallery in Palm Desert, California, Montana oversees the entire company’s operations and drives its global vision. Her 2025 move back to Palm Desert from New York City represents a deliberate step to deepen connections within the thriving desert art scene and to further elevate Heather James’ influence on the West Coast.

Since joining Heather James in 2013, Montana has been instrumental in expanding the gallery’s reach into the global secondary art market, shaping company-wide strategy, and cultivating relationships with an elite roster of collectors—from major members of the ArtNews 200 to emerging art patrons. Her discerning eye and passion for excellence have guided significant acquisitions of works by iconic artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Andy Warhol, Ed Ruscha, Claude Monet, and Mark Bradford.

Montana’s leadership was pivotal in securing the landmark acquisition of the Post-War and Contemporary art collection from the General Electric Company Corporate Art Collection—one of the most significant corporate collections to enter the secondary market. She was also behind critically acclaimed exhibitions like “The Female Gaze,” featuring female surrealists including Frida Kahlo and Leonora Carrington, and “The Paintings of Sir Winston Churchill,” a touring show developed in collaboration with Churchill’s family estate.

Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Business Management from the University of Connecticut and a postgraduate certificate in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute in New York, Montana blends academic rigor with hands-on expertise. Her visionary leadership continues to shape Heather James into a dominant force on the global art stage, while her recent move to Palm Desert signals a bold new chapter for the gallery’s growth and influence.