Parker will be retiring as the chief executive officer on March 31, 2022 while he will continue to be the chairman of American’s board. Robert Isom, the former president of American is now the new CEO. Personal life Parker lives in Dallas, Texas. He is married to Gwen Parker, and has three children. In 2007, Doug Parker pleaded guilty to his third DUI and was sentenced to 1 day in jail. After his conviction, shareholders questioned if the company should have disclosed Parker's two previous DUI arrests. He and his family are active members of Highland Park United Methodist Church. Parker endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the run-up for the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Additionally, in 2019, Parker donated $2,500 to Democrat Steny Hoyer. Awards and appearances 2015 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Southwest region. Commencement address at Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management, 10 May 2013 Recipient of the 2017 Tony Jannus Award for distinguished achievement in commercial air transportation. References External links Doug Parker Corporate Biography Pdf Albion College alumni America West Holdings American airline chief executives American Airlines people American chief financial officers American chief operating officers Living people US Airways Group Vanderbilt University alumni 1962 births