Our Team
Dr. Terry Elder, M.D.
FACEP, President & CEO
Terry Elder began his career as an Emergency Medicine physician in 1981. In 1983, after realizing a need for improved cardiac biomarkers and meeting Richard Warrington, PhD, they founded the forerunner company of Proteome Sciences. Proteome went on to become a pioneer in the then new science of proteomics and the discovery of human protein biomarkers. Terry remained a shareholder but focused his energy on his ER career and various other enterprises as well as his lifelong mission for humanitarian aid and disaster relief utilizing aviation.
After research was published in 2012 identifying GSTP as a potential biomarker for stroke, Terry identified the real need for a PoC (point of care) device to assess GSTP levels in patients in real time and assist in diagnosis. Terry and Richard approached the Proteome board, obtained a co-license for GSTP development in PoC, and Galaxy was born.
Dr. Ian Pike, PhD
Chief Science Officer
Ian Pike has over 30 years industrial research and senior management experience with most of his career spent in the field of proteomics and biomarkers. He is currently the Owner and principle at Ian Pike Consulting Limited and is employed as Chief Scientific Officer at Proteome Sciences where he also sits on the Board as an Executive Director and has recently served as Interim CEO. Ian has led the Company’s development of Tandem Mass Tag (TMT) technology and its licensing to Thermo Scientific. In both his consulting and CSO roles Ian brings a focus to experimental design and data analysis to ensure maximum biological insight. He is also engaged with several academic start-ups supporting both technical and financial aspects of business planning and pitch decks.
Tami Gaddis
Chief Operating Officer
Tami Gaddis is a results-driven executive leader with extensive expertise in operations management, business development, and strategic planning. She is known for solving complex operational challenges using data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions. Her leadership spans international medical research and global humanitarian initiatives, focusing on medical device innovations, diagnostic systems, and the implementation of scalable remedies. She is uniquely suited to inspire excellence at every level, guiding multidisciplinary teams to achieve ambitious and challenging goals. Tirelessly proactive, productive, and forward-thinking, Tami delivers impactful solutions and inspires continuous growth through her incredible leadership. Tami has been an integral member of the company since September 2020, when she joined the Advisory Board.
Tami is an ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) board-certified Medical Technologist and a proud alumna of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Warren Gieck
Chief Technical Officer &
Director of Business Development
Warren Gieck is a visionary CTO and product leader with a proven track record of driving innovation through AI, machine learning, and digital transformation. With expertise spanning industrial automation, healthcare technology, and cloud-based solutions, Warren has developed products that deliver impactful results and resonate with customers. His career highlights include leading the design of AI-powered healthcare platforms, managing multi-million-dollar contracts, authoring patents, and securing over $600K in grants for groundbreaking health applications. As a thought leader, Warren has presented on AI applications, lean product development, and data-driven decision-making at prestigious conferences and venues. Warren combines technical mastery in database design, firmware development, and automation with strategic business acumen, excelling in market trend analysis, cross-functional leadership, and fostering innovation. Balancing professional pursuits, his commitment to family values enriches his leadership approach, reflecting his dedication to creating meaningful, customer-focused solutions. Warren’s achievements are recognized through awards like the Intercon Excellence in Technology Award and patents in predictive health and pathogen mitigation technologies. His innovative spirit continues to inspire advancements across industries.
Dr. Richard Gaddis III, DO
Chief Medical Officer
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician | Cleveland Clinic–Trained | Integrative Medicine Leader
Dr. Richard Gaddis is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with more than 25 years of experience providing advanced primary and chronic care across East Tennessee. He completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, one of the world’s leading academic medical centers, where he developed his expertise in complex disease management and diagnostic reasoning.
Throughout his career, Dr. Gaddis has become known for uncovering the root causes of disease rather than simply treating symptoms—an approach that has helped countless patients achieve measurable, lasting health outcomes. His dual foundation in osteopathic and allopathic medicine allows him to integrate evidence-based science with whole-person philosophy, focusing on relief, resolution, prevention, and recovery.
As a senior physician and operations leader with Blount Memorial Physicians Group, Dr. Gaddis has served on the Physician Operations Committee, directed strategic initiatives to improve clinical quality, and led efforts in coding optimization and compliance. His areas of expertise include cardiology, endocrinology, autoimmune disorders, rheumatology, integrative diagnostics, and chronic disease reversal. Patients and colleagues alike describe him as a physician who pairs scientific excellence with deep compassion—an advocate dedicated to helping people restore health from the inside out.
Lonnie Schwirtlich, M.D.
Clinical Coordinator
Dr. Lonnie Schwirtlich, MD is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) with more than 40 years of experience. A graduate of Baylor College of Medicine, he has served as Emergency Medical Director at major hospitals across Texas and Arizona, led Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs in multiple regions, and co-founded Physicians Premier Emergency Centers, where he is Chief Medical Officer.
A pioneer in the Freestanding Emergency Center (FEC) movement, Dr. Schwirtlich serves on the Boards of the Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers (TAFEC) and the National Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers (NAFEC). Within the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), he has held several leadership roles—including past Council Representative and current Secretary of the FEC Section—where he advocates nationally for expanding access to emergency care through the FEC model.
Based in Corpus Christi, he mentors medical students and residents, serves as Medical Director for the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon, and enjoys surfing, fishing, ranching, and time with his four daughters.
Jonathan Richter
Chairman of the Board
Jonathan Richter is a chemical engineer by training who is highly skilled in software development and data analysis and serves as President of Baytek International which is based in Corpus Christi, TX. Jonathan serves on the ASTM International Standards Sub-committee D02.CS94 on Quality and Statistics and servers as a USA Delegate for ISO Technical Committee 28 Work Group 2 “Determination and application of precision data in relation to methods of test”. Baytek has proprietary software that assists in the management of product analysis and quality control for the oil, gas and refinery industry. Baytek has an international footprint where they are highly successful in this niche industry and leaders in their field. Jonathan’s proven expertise in business and his ongoing input at Galaxy have been a much-welcomed blessing.