The Southwest Airlines Board of Directors appointed Daniel D. Villanueva and John Denison to the Board. Villanueva is a partner in RC Fontis, a California-based private equity firm. Villanueva previously was Managing Partner of Bastion Capital Corporation, a private equity investment fund.
Denison has a long history in the airline industry. He previously served in an executive capacity with Global Aero Logistics Inc., an airline holding company, including as its Chairman of the Board.