Background

Arnold, Douglas Alan was born on September 14, 1951 in Paragould, Arkansas, United States. Son of Thomas Earl and Melba Mae (Thompson) Arnold.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University Arkansas, 1974.

Career

Apprentice Little-Maddox & Standefer Architects, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 1974—1976. Associate Brackett & Associates, 1976—1977, Brackett-Krennerich & Associates, Jonesboro, 1977—1978. Project architect Arnold & Stacks Architect, P.A., 1978—1982.

Corporation director, since 1982.

Achievements

• Registered architect, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, certified certified energy auditor, Arkansas.

Religion

Salvation is achieved through profound believe in God.

Politics

When peaceful alternatives have failed, the force of arms may regretfully be preferable to unchecked aggression, tyranny and genocide.

Views

Different kinds of small groups inside the overall Methodist movement should be encouraged to developed, so that both leaders and members of the societies could receive support and challenge in their faith.

Membership

Chairman United Way, Jonesboro, 1976. Treasurer Craighead County Committee for new Arkansas Constitution, 1980. Board directors Jonesboro Young Men’s Christian Association, 1974—1976, March of Dimes, 1981—1983.

Member of American Institute of Architects, Greater Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce, Jonesboro Junior Chamber of Commerce (director 1980-1982), Council Educational Facilities Planners International, American Planning Association, National Trust Historic Preservation, Kiwanis 1981-1983, Elks.

Connections

father:

Thomas Earl Arnold

mother:

Melba Mae (Thompson) Arnold