Jessica Gallagher
OperationsManager
Jessica’s path to operations started in the director’s chair of a live newsroom.
From Live TV to Ironstone
A Jersey girl and Montclair State University graduate with a degree in Television Production, I spent the early part of my career directing live news at News 12 New Jersey and later working at NBC and MSNBC inside Rockefeller Center in New York City. Live television taught me how to keep a dozen moving parts in sync under pressure, a skill I’ve relied on ever since. In 2019, a spark for entrepreneurship led me to launch my own business, where I discovered a passion for graphic design and content creation that ultimately brought me to Ironstone.
Jessica joined Ironstone in 2021 as a graphic designer and has grown alongside the business ever since.
From Design to Operations
I joined Ironstone in January 2021 to refresh the brand: our graphics, website, and social media. But the more I learned about how the business worked, the more I wanted to help it work better. I stepped into a full-time Practice Manager role, then into Project Solution & Design, and today I serve as Ironstone’s Operations Manager.
Each role gave me a new view of the business. As a designer, I learned how Ironstone shows up to the world. As Practice Manager, I learned what it takes to deliver a great client experience day in and day out. And in Project Solution & Design, I focused on building the systems and processes that help a growing business scale without losing its personal touch.
Today, Jessica oversees the engine that keeps Ironstone running smoothly.
Behind the Scenes, Every Day
As Operations Manager, I oversee Ironstone’s marketing, systems, finances, and processes, keeping the business organized, efficient, and ready to grow. My goal is simple: when advisors work with Ironstone, everything should feel seamless, so Andrea and our coaches can stay focused on helping financial advisors build stronger, more profitable practices.
Practicing What We Preach
Our advisor clients deal with real numbers and real people’s lives, so they expect professionalism at every touchpoint. We hold ourselves to that same standard. Much of my work is building and documenting the processes that keep Ironstone consistent, scalable, and easy to work with. It’s the same kind of practice management discipline we coach our clients through every day, and I get to see firsthand how much of a difference it makes.
A Boss & A Champion
From my first conversation with Andrea, there was an ease and connection that felt completely natural. She brings humor, energy, and real expertise to everything she does. Andrea is the first boss I’ve had who truly raises her team. She gives each of us room to use our talents, she’s championed my growth from designer to operations leader, and she sets a tone that’s unlike anywhere I’ve worked before.
Fun Facts
When I’m not at my desk, you’ll usually find me working on a creative project. My artistic side doesn’t clock out at 5:00, and I love making things with my hands, whether it’s crafting, designing, or bringing a new idea to life. That creativity extends to my backyard, too, where I tend a vegetable garden and love watching something I planted grow from seed to harvest. My other great love is animals, especially bully breeds. I believe humans must be the voice for the voiceless, and I’ll always have a soft spot for the Pitties and every other big, goofy, misunderstood “bully” out there.