MENU Management Team MIAX has assembled a management team of highly respected and experienced professionals from the industry to lead the organization. EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT REGULATORY & RISK MANAGMENT TECHNOLOGY TRADING OPERATIONS Thomas P. Gallagher CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Thomas P. Gallagher is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MIAX Options and MIAX Pearl and their parent company, Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH). As one of the principal founders of MIH and its subsidiaries, Tom has been leading the company since inception. He has been instrumental in sourcing the capital for MIH and assembling the seasoned industry professionals that comprise the MIAX Options and MIAX Pearl teams. Tom has also been driving the building of a consortium of key users for both MIAX Options and MIAX Pearl. Over the past 25 years, Tom has counseled numerous private and public companies on corporate and securities matters including debt and equity financings and transactional matters in a wide range of industries. Douglas M. Schafer Jr. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, MIH DIRECTOR; MIAMI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS As Chief Information Officer, Doug is responsible for all Exchange technology development and operations. Working closely with clients and exchange business strategists, he defines and manages IT across the entire enterprise, ensuring technology closely aligns with the needs of the business. The MIAX mission is to focus on providing best-in-class performance, scalability, determinism, quality and reliability at a cost that allows the exchange businesses to remain competitive. PRESIDENT, MIAMI INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC The mission of MIAX Technologies is to help organizations from the financial and government sectors to capitalize on the experience and expertise of MIAX Technologies to implement processes, technology solutions and business intelligence platforms that help them substantially reduce their IT costs, improve the performance of their most complex operations, launch disruptive technologies and become lean and efficient organizations. MIAX Technologies leverages the patented technology developed for the MIAX exchanges, recognized for its best-in-class technology and infrastructure and its operational excellence. Barbara Comly EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND CORPORATE SECRETARY As General Counsel of MIH and MIAX, Barbara Comly oversees the legal affairs of the company. Barbara played an integral role in obtaining SEC approval for both MIAX Options and MIAX Pearl to operate as registered national securities exchanges. She is responsible for overseeing all rule filings and communications with the SEC, providing legal counsel to management and the Board of Directors and Committees of MIH and MIAX on a wide range of matters, and managing all aspects of corporate governance for MIH and MIAX. Barbara has over 25 years of legal experience in corporate and securities matters. Lance Emmons EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER As Chief Financial Officer, Lance Emmons’s responsibilities include the management of all internal and external financial reporting, tax and treasury functions, billing, procurement, budgeting and financial planning and analysis. Shelly Brown EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OPERATIONS As Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning and Operations for MIAX Options and MIAX Pearl, Shelly Brown is responsible for business strategy and Exchange functionality as well as establishing and maintaining client and industry relationships. Shelly has over 35 years of industry experience. John Smollen EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF EXCHANGE TRADED PRODUCTS AND STRATEGIC RELATIONS As Head of Exchange Traded Products and Strategic Relations, John Smollen is responsible for business development, new products and joint ventures as-well-as maintaining and growing all client relationships at MIAX. Mr. Smollen concentrates on identifying, developing and cultivating business opportunities and partnerships that are aligned with the long term goals and vision of the company. John has over 30 years of experience in the exchange and trading community. Jack Mondel EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT – CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AND DIRECTOR (MIH) As Corporate Development Officer of MIH, Mr. Mondel works closely with MIH’s Chairman and CEO on strategic initiatives, branding and overall corporate strategy for MIH. Mr. Mondel is one of the founders of MIH and its subsidiaries and has assisted MIH in securing various financings for MIH’s growth and expansion. Over the last 35 years, Mr. Mondel has been involved in multiple professional endeavors in various industries including investment banking, mortgage banking, automobile financing, real estate and insurance. Mr. Mondel served in the United States Army Reserve for six years prior to his Honorable Discharge in 1976. Get Notified of Alerts SIGN UP NOW ABOUT MARKETS MARKET DATA & TECHNOLOGY REGULATION NEWS KNOWLEDGE CENTER PRIVACY POLICY TERMS & CONDITIONS