Maurice J. Gallagher Jr. | |
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Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | CEO and Chairman, Allegiant Travel Company Founder and owner of GMS Racing Co-owner of Legacy Motor Club |
Known for | Commercial airline entrepreneur and NASCAR team owner |
Spouse | Marcia Gallagher |
Children | 2 |
Maurice J. Gallagher Jr., (born November 26, 1950) also known as Maury Gallagher, is a commercial airline entrepreneur and current Chairman and CEO of Allegiant Travel Company. Prior to Allegiant, he co-founded and invested in WestAir and ValuJet. He is also the founder of several non-aviation businesses in the telecommunications and adaptive learning fields.[1] He is also the co-owner of the NASCAR Cup Series racing team Legacy Motor Club.
Gallagher is an alumnus of UC Davis where he endowed a chair in the name of him and his wife. The university also has a named hall for Gallagher, referred to as the Maurice J. Gallagher Jr. Hall.