Officer Biographies
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Bob Montgomery
Leadership is...
"Turning hearts in the same direction."
--Bob Montgomery
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| TITLE: |
Vice President
of Properties for Southwest Airlines Co. |
| JOB
DESCRIPTION: |
Bob satisfies
all Southwest Airlines Real Estate needs in a way that supports our People,
our Mission, and our Culture. |
| EXPERIENCE:
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Bob has held a number of positions throughout the Southwest system including: Ramp Agent (both part-time and full-time), Operations Agent, Ticket Agent, Staff Accountant in Payroll and Employee Benefits, Assistant Manager of Customer Service, Manager of Customer Service, Assistant Manager of Ramp and Operations, Manager of Ramp and Operations, Manager of Properties, Director of Properties, Senior Director of Properties and Facilities, and Vice President of Properties and Facilities. |
| LENGTH
OF SERVICE AT SOUTHWEST: |
Started
October 3, 1977. |
| EDUCATION:
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Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration in Finance from Texas Tech University and a Masters of Theological Studies from Ave Maria University. |
| FAMILY:
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Bob lives
in Farmers Branch with his wife, Gretchen. |
| FIRST
PAYING JOB: |
Bob started
a newspaper route at 11 years old and has worked continuously ever since. |
| PROUDEST
MOMENT: |
"When Colleen honored
Robert Dorsey upon completion of the Headquarters Building in 1990." |
| BEST
ADVICE EVER RECEIVED: |
"Your friends may
not always do what you want, but your enemies never will," and "Know when
to shut up and make a deal." |
| BEST
ADVICE EVER GIVEN: |
"Surround yourself
with capable, caring people and then listen to them." |
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