Vincent Viola
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Viola in 2017 | |
| Born | Vincent James Viola 1956 (age 68–69) New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS) New York Law School (JD) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Teresa Viola |
| Children | 3 |
Vincent "Vinnie" Viola (born 1956) is an American billionaire businessman and U.S. Army veteran. He was for several weeks President Donald Trump's nominee for United States Secretary of the Army, before withdrawing from consideration. Viola is the owner of the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL), and the founder and chairman of Virtu Financial. He is also the owner of St. Elias Stables and co-owner, with fellow Brooklynite Anthony Bonomo, of the 2017 Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming. From 2001 to 2004, he was the chairman of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).