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11-21-2008 | Southwest Welcomes Two New Board Members
Yesterday, the Southwest Airlines Board of Directors appointed Daniel D. Villanueva and John G. Denison to the Board. “We are proud to add businessmen of this caliber to our Board,” said Gary. “We know their talent and experience will provide fresh insight particularly as our industry still faces many challenges.”
Daniel Villanueva is a partner in RC Fontis, a California-based private equity firm. He previously was Managing Partner of Bastion Capital Corporation, a private equity investment fund. Currently, he serves on the Boards of Metropolitan West Funds, Citibank (Banamex USA), and Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. A graduate of New Mexico State University, Daniel also enjoys giving his time to the community by serving on various nonprofit boards including the American Red Cross, the National Hispanic Education Fund, and the National YMCA.
As Southwest’s one-time Vice President of Corporate Services as well as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, John Denison is no stranger to our Company. In addition to his Southwest posts, John has also served in an executive capacity with Global Aero Logistics Inc., an airline holding company, including as its Chairman of the Board. This graduate of Oakland University (Bachelor of Arts in Economics) and Wayne State University in Detroit (Masters of Business Administration) also served his country as a Sergeant in the US Army.
Pursuant to the Company’s Bylaws, both men will initially serve for a term lasting until the Company’s next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in May 2009. Other Members of Southwest’s Board of Directors include: David W. Biegler, Louis E. Caldera, C. Webb Crockett, William H. Cunningham, Ph.D., Travis C. Johnson, Gary C. Kelly, Nancy B. Loeffler, and John T. Montford.
