Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Galileo Tech Media LLC
Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Joseph Franklyn McElroy, Chief Executive Officer at Galileo Tech Media LLC, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners for dedication, achievements and leadership in the Technology Sector.
Mr. McElroy has established a renowned career spanning more than four decades, marked by innovation, resilience and a commitment to creative leadership. As the chief executive officer of Galileo Tech Media LLC since 2014, he has demonstrated expertise in organic brand awareness, search engine optimization (SEO), generative SEO, local and voice search, social media, influencer marketing and artificial intelligence. Under Mr. McElroy’s direction, Galileo Tech Media LLC has become a leader in content creation for major clients, such as Marriott International, producing thousands of pieces of content monthly with a large networked team.
In 2017, Mr. McElroy expanded his entrepreneurial ventures by founding Woodyear McElroy Properties LLC, a hospitality property management company that operates the Meadowlark Motel, restaurant and bar in Asheville, North Carolina. The Meadowlark Motel holds deep personal significance as his childhood home and a family legacy spanning over half a century. After acquiring the property from his parents, Mr. McElroy oversaw renovations and introduced new amenities, including the acclaimed Speakeasy bar and restaurant. The venue has hosted Grammy Award-winning artists and notable figures from the entertainment industry.
Mr. McElroy has been the co-owner of Meadowlark Motel since 2017 and the owner of HomeCraft, Art of the Kitchen and Cocktails, at the Meadowlark Motel since 2022. He later launched Odyssey of Renewal in 2023, focusing on retreat experiences, and is developing a wedding service within the hospitality sector.
Apart from these ventures, Mr. McElroy has served as the host of “Wise Content Creates Wealth” for Galileo Tech Media and “Gateway to the Smokies Podcast” for Woodyear McElroy Properties LLC since 2021, where he continues to share insights on business growth and regional culture.
Earlier in his career, Mr. McElroy launched EveryDay Office Inc. in 1999, one of the first application service providers offering comprehensive business platforms for small businesses during the dot-com boom. Despite setbacks following September 11th, he successfully negotiated an exit for investors when the company was sold at a profit in under 10 years. Mr. McElroy soon founded Corporate Performance Artists in Manhattan in 2002, an early SEO firm that expanded through partnerships with leading media buying agencies.
Earlier still, Mr. McElroy held titles such as chief executive officer of McElroy Consulting Associates from 1995 to 1999, database and publishing consultant at Kaplan Interactive from 1996 to 1999, and programming consultant at Interflex between 1995 and 1996. He also established Fine Arts & Software Inc., developing innovative methods for building information modeling using AutoCAD and databases, between 1993 and 1994. Mr. McElroy began his professional career at IBM as a telecommunications staff programmer in the Communications Products Laboratory in 1984.
Mr. McElroy completed college coursework at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in computer science and economics from Duke University in 1984 on a full academic scholarship.
Beyond his primary career endeavors, Mr. McElroy has held leadership roles with several industry organizations, currently serving as the chair and member of the board of governors of the development and marketing committee for The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York since 2009 and serving on the advisory board for One Percent for Culture since 2013. Civically, Mr. McElroy is active with the Rotary Club of New York. His impactful work with The POINT Community Development Corporation in Hunts Point, South Bronx, one of New York City’s most underserved communities, has been instrumental in developing after-school programs that empower youth through art education. His Signature Flower, now Identity Flower, program has also helped students reframe their identities beyond their circumstances or criminal records. Mr. McElroy also supports numerous other initiatives, including Pioneers Rising and the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative and provides grants and technical assessments for small nonprofits in the Bronx.
Throughout his career, Mr. McElroy has been recognized for embracing creativity within organizations. Among his accolades, he received a Top Technical Award from IBM for his contributions to internet technologies and a Swiss Army Knife Award from Marriott International, honoring his versatility in content creation. He also received recognition from Our State Magazine as the Best Hotel and Top Roadside Lodging in North Carolina for the Meadowlark Motel’s success. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. McElroy navigated significant challenges in the hospitality sector, including catastrophic flooding that impacted his properties in Western North Carolina. His hands-on leadership during Hurricane Helene was highlighted in local newspapers after he saved two individuals from danger. In recognition of his civic work with The POINT Community Development Corporation, he received top civic engagement honors from Congressman Serrano, representing New York’s 15th Congressional District.
Looking ahead, Mr. McElroy remains committed to rebuilding after recent national setbacks while raising young children. He aims to generate greater recognition so that opportunities come through referrals, allowing him more time with his family, and to continue advocating for small businesses across America. Moreover, Mr. McElroy eagerly anticipates his forthcoming book, “Wild Ducks Don’t Fly in Formation,” which will explore themes drawn from his professional journey.
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