Gary C. Kelly

Overview

On May 21, 2008, the Southwest Airlines Co. Board of Directors elected Gary C. Kelly as its Chairman of the Board. Mr. Kelly had served as Vice Chairman of the Board since July 2004. The Board of Directors also elected Mr. Kelly to serve as Southwest's President upon Colleen C. Barrett's resignation from such position, effective July 15, 2008, pursuant to the terms of her Employment Contract. Mr. Kelly will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer, a position he has held since July 2004. Prior to that time, Mr. Kelly served as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer from 2001 to 2004 and as Vice President - Finance & Chief Financial Officer from 1989 to 2001. Mr. Kelly joined the Company in 1986 as its Controller.