Maurice J. Gallagher founded Mpower Communications Corp., ValuJet, Inc., WestAir and ValuJet Airlines, Inc. Presently, Mr. Gallagher is Executive Chairman for Allegiant Travel Co. and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Allegiant Air LLC (a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Co.).

He previously held the position of Owner at Westair Commuter Airlines, Chairman at Mpower Communications Corp., Advisory Board Member at Comvest Partners, Inc., Principal Owner at WestAir and Director at ValuJet, Inc.