Preston Thompson

Preston Thompson is a Program Manager for Fleet Asset Management at Southwest Airlines, a position held since October 2022, following a tenure as a Senior Analyst for Powerplant Programs. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Commodity Manager and Senior Analyst at American Airlines from November 2017 to October 2022 and August 2016 to November 2017, respectively. As a Commodity Manager at American Airlines from June 2013 to July 2016, Preston managed key supplier relationships and substantial maintenance spend, negotiated contracts, and improved supply chain operations. Academic background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management and Entrepreneurial Management from Texas Christian University, completed in 2013.