Alec Gallego

About Alec Gallego

Dynamic leader, highly successful at juggling multiple priorities while achieving company goals. Background in marketing and operations, and accustomed to managing challenging client situations. Effective and organized strategic leader with strong attention to detail.

Experience

1. Vice President of Operations

   Nichols Orthodontics Aesthetics

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Oversees strategy, execution, and infrastructure across five interconnected divisions transforming the future of orthodontics through branding, aesthetics, education, and innovation. Leads day-to-day operations, systems, and growth initiatives across: Nichols Orthodontics + Aesthetics, a clinical practice known for transformative care and elevated patient experience; Nichols Smile Institute, which certifies providers in the proprietary Nichols Smile Score (NSS); Nichols Collective, a speaker and media platform for orthodontic thought leadership; Nichols Strategies, offering strategic marketing, operations, etc. guidance to other practices and executives; and Nichols Ventures, focused on developing proprietary orthodontic tools and software. Aligns cross-functional planning, manages shared resources, leads quarterly goal setting, and ensures each entity runs with clarity, consistency, and purpose.

Education

• Utah Valley University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing

  2015 — 2018

• Utah Valley University MBA

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management and Supervision

  2024 — 2026