Background
Parker, James Francis was born on January 1, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Raymond Francis and Libbie Olivia (Dusek) Parker.
lawyer air transportation executive
Parker, James Francis was born on January 1, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Raymond Francis and Libbie Olivia (Dusek) Parker.
Bachelor with honours, University Texas, 1969; Juris Doctor with honours, University Texas, 1971.
Law clerk to presiding judge The United States of America District Court, Austin, Texas, 1972-1976. Assistant attorney general State of Texas, 1976-1979. Attorney Oppenheimer, Rosenberg, Kelleher & Wheatley, San Antonio, 1979-1986.
Vice president, general counsel Southwest Airlines Company, Dallas, 1986—2001, vice chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 2001—2004.
Member American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association.
Married Patricia Elaine Lorang, May 15, 1971. Children: James, Jennifer.