Nuts About Southwest

Mary Noel-Hennes

St. Louis-based Operations Agent

My name is Mary, nickname is “Mer,” which is simply a shortened version of an alternative spelling (Merry). My pronunciation would rhyme with “Cher” (though I have no aspirations of ever being known by just one name) - others who see “Mer” on my nametag pronounce it “Mur,” and that’s okay with me. I’m in my fifteenth year with Southwest, having started on the Ramp in ’92, and in ’93 I moved into Operations. I’ve been involved with the HDQ Culture Committee for the last seven years, and have loved having the opportunity to go out and meet more folks at Southwest. The most significant company event I’ve participated in was the annual Awards Banquet last year - I was asked by Colleen to recite a poem I had written to celebrate the anniversary. “Home” is my favorite place to visit, and that would be Minnesota. Most of my family and extended family still live there, so the day you hear that we’re opening a station in Minneapolis, well, you’ll probably be able to hear me yell “Hooray!” from here. (Herb, Gary, Pete - are you listening?) Jake and Arthur are my two dogs, and the loves of my life. Beyond that, I’ll leave information about me to anyone else you run into who’s met me. Most of it may be true, most of it will likely describe me as a sort of anal retentive, rambling klutz. And one who is very happy to give the “blog” a whirl.