Background

Arnold, Damon Theodore was born on March 21, 1957 in Brooklyn. Son of Charles William and Dorothy Sinclair Arnold.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Howard University, Washington, 1980. Doctor of Medicine, University Illinois, Chicago, 1987. Master in Public Health, University Illinois, Chicago, 1992.

Massage Therapist, Chicago School Massage Therapy, 2002.

Career

Resident in internal medicine Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 1987—1990, resident in occupational medicine, 1990—1992. Medical director occupational health services and staff physician St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers, Blue Island, 1992—1996. Medical director for Ling-Temco-Vought Steel Company Corporate Health Dimensions, East Chicago, Indiana, 1996—1997.

Medical director employee health service, medical and science staff Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, 1997—2007. Director bioterrorism and preparedness Chicago Department Public Health. Director Illinois Department Public Health, since 2007.

Medical review officer Medical Review Officers Certified Council, since 1995. Colonel United States Army, since 1984, state surgeon, Commander Army National Guard, Illinois.

Achievements

• Damon Theodore Arnold has been listed as a noteworthy administrator, officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Medical Association, Illinois State Medical Society, National Guard Association Illinois, Chicago Medical Society, American Legion (life), Society of the United States Army Flight Surgeons (life), Association Military Surgeons United States (life), American Massage Therapy Association, Japanese Karate Association (Black Belt).

Interests

• Oil painting, sculpting, photography, martial arts, poetry.

Connections

Married Sharon Elizabeth Johnson-Arnold, September 6.

Father:

Charles William

Mother:

Dorothy Sinclair Arnold

Spouse:

Sharon Elizabeth Johnson-Arnold