SWA Community
TOMMY SABLAN
Living to Give
S
outhwest Airlines
dedication to the
highest quality of
Customer Service
delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual
pride, and Company Spirit is our Mission. At Southwest,
we are passionate about connecting people to what’s
important in their lives and this month we are proud to
feature a servant leader, Tommy Sablan, who has impacted
many lives for many years. His
philanthropic lifestyle is rooted
in his desire to help others. I
am honored to
share his journey as he shares several
experiences that have shaped his path.
Lidia S. Martinez
Manager, Community Outreach
Southwest Airlines
C
hula Vista native Tommy Sablan
is a dedicated member of the
local philanthropic community
with an inspiring backstory.
From an upbringing with many
struggles, to achieving sobriety
and devoting his life to giving
back in San Diego, Tommy has
led a remarkable life. GB Magazine recently interviewed
him about his dedication to the community:
GB: How have your life experiences inspired you to
give back?
TS: My childhood experiences, my mother’s love and
inspiration, and my career have shaped my desire to
help others. My family’s struggles (being raised by a
single mom, losing my dad when I was 5, and having
brothers who were heroin addicts) allows me to speak
from the heart and help kids at juvenile hall. During
my great career with Jeff and Jer, we did a lot for the
community, which stayed with me.
Tommy Sablan
50 GBSAN.COM | FEBRUARY 2020