Mr. Gallagher retired from the U.S. Geological Survey in March of 2024. During his tenure as USGS Associate Director, Core Science Systems, he oversaw the Geologic Mapping, Geospatial Mapping, and Science Informatics Programs as well as the world’s largest Earth Science Library.
From 2002-2010, Mr. Gallagher served as the USGS Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer where he oversaw the operation of information technology systems and networks supporting bureau-wide computing and telecommunications.
Before joining the USGS, Mr. Gallagher held a number of information technology and management positions at the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy, where he led the development and operations of computer systems supporting Search and Rescue, Environmental Response, Marine Safety, and Law Enforcement.
Mr. Gallagher has written articles on software development and the role of information technology in enhancing mission performance and co-authored the USGS science strategy entitled, Facing Tomorrow’s Challenges, U.S. Geological Survey Science in the Decade 2007-2017.
Mr. Gallagher holds a Master of Science, Information Systems degree from Syracuse University, a Chief Information Officer Certificate from the National Defense University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from James Madison University.