About

Tom M. Nealon has served as a director since March 2021 and as Lead Independent Director since December 2021. He previously served as President of Southwest Airlines from 2017 to 2021, as Group Executive Vice President at J.C. Penney, and in senior roles at Frito-Lay, bringing extensive retail, technology and eCommerce experience.

Roles

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.
Lead Independent Director · Current role
March 2021–present
SAFFIRE Renewables
Chief Executive Officer
September 2022 - August 2025
Southwest Airlines
Senior Advisor
since September 2021
Southwest Airlines
President
January 2017 - September 2021
Southwest Airlines
Executive Vice President Strategy & Innovation
January 2016 - January 2017
J.C. Penney
Group Executive Vice President
August 2010 - December 2011
The Feld Group
Partner
6 years
Frito-Lay (PepsiCo)
Senior positions and consulting roles
17 years

External Roles

Southwest Airlines
Director
December 2010 - November 2015
Fossil Group
Director (Audit Committee)
April 2012 - May 2020

Director Compensation

FY 2025
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash
$143,310
Stock Awards (RSUs)
$169,988
Total
$313,298

Also at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.

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