Our Team
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.
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.
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.