Meet Nick Uva, our Sr. VP of Business Development – West, who has brought a wealth of experience and commitment to growth to the SVP, now Mission Pet Health, team since 2018.

Previously a Senior Account Executive within Elanco Animal Health’s Corporate Accounts Division, Nick’s expertise extends to a prior role at Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., where he was a Senior National Key Accounts Manager. Before venturing into the world of animal health, Nick gained valuable experience in Human Pharmaceutical Sales, focusing on Cardiology and Endocrinology.

In addition to his rich professional background, Nick has donned multiple hats, including being a fully licensed Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch’s Private Wealth Management Group. He also served as an Analyst with Salomon Smith Barney (now known as Morgan Stanley).

Nick’s commitment to continuous learning is evident in his educational pursuits. He earned his MBA from the University of Miami in 2005 and holds a BS in Finance from the Anisfield School of Business at Ramapo College, graduating in 1999. Not stopping there, Nick has three certifications under his belt – Certified Financial Manager from NYU Stern School of Business in 2001, Certified Strategic Account Manager in 2018 and Certified Exit Planning Advisor from the Exit Planning Institute in 2020.

Beyond the professional realm, Nick embraces life. His hobbies include fitness, football, ongoing education and a love for travel. Family is at the heart of his world, with his wife Jamie, a dedicated 4th-grade elementary teacher, and their two teenage boys, Anthony and Ryan. Completing the lively Uva household is an English Cocker Spaniel, fittingly named Graham.