Ryder System, Inc. has announced the election of Tammy Romo to its board of directors, effective January 5, 2026. Romo will also serve on the company’s Audit and Finance Committees.
Romo retired as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Southwest Airlines on April 1, 2025. During her more than three decades at Southwest Airlines, she was recognized for her strategic leadership and governance in the transportation sector.
Robert Sanchez, chairman and CEO of Ryder, said: “The board nominated Tammy as a director for her impressive results-oriented leadership style, proven ability to provide strategic oversight in complex public company settings, and her deep transportation expertise. Tammy’s experience in delivering value, along with her financial expertise and commitment to stakeholder engagement, are skills that complement our board.”
In addition to her work at Southwest Airlines, Romo has served as an independent director of Tenet Healthcare Corporation since 2015.
Ryder is a logistics and transportation company providing supply chain solutions across North America. The company manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles and operates close to 300 warehouses throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. More information about Ryder’s board can be found at https://investors.ryder.com/.
The announcement also includes a note regarding forward-looking statements underlining that such statements are based on current expectations but may be affected by risks and uncertainties outlined in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
