Officer Biographies

Tammy Romo

Tammy Romo

Leadership is...
"Having a genuine interest in your People and providing them the support they need to succeed, communicating effectively, taking ownership and personal accountability, and always trying to do the right thing."
--Tammy Romo


TITLE: Vice President - Financial Planning for Southwest Airlines Co.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for Investor Relations, Revenue and Traffic Analysis, Network and Strategic Support Analysis, and Financial Planning.
LENGTH OF SERVICE AT SOUTHWEST: Started September 1991.
EXPERIENCE: Vice President Financial Planning of Southwest Airlines Co. since September 1, 2008. Previous positions at Southwest: Vice President Controller (February 3, 2006-August 31, 2008). Vice President Treasurer (September 1, 2004 - February 6, 2006); Senior Director Investor Relations (March 1, 2002 - September 1, 2004); Director Investor Relations (December 31, 1994 – March 1, 2002); Manager Investor Relations (September 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994); Manager Financial Reporting (September 16, 1991 – September 1, 1994). Prior to joining Southwest, she was an Audit Manager at Coopers and Lybrand in Dallas, Texas.
FIRST PAYING JOB: Working as a secretary in a real estate firm.
FAMILY: Tammy and her husband, Adam, have two children and two dogs.
EDUCATION: Tammy received a B.B.A. in accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.
PROUDEST MOMENT: "The moment my children were born."
BEST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED: "Treat others as you would like to be treated."
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN: "The same!"


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