Background
Arnold, Erma Arnetta was born on December 25, 1947 in Danville, Virginia, United States. Daughter of James Edward Arnold and Annie (Streat) Bailey.
Arnold, Erma Arnetta was born on December 25, 1947 in Danville, Virginia, United States. Daughter of James Edward Arnold and Annie (Streat) Bailey.
Student, Virginia Seminary and College, 1968—1969. Bachelor in Political Science, Virginia Union University, 1972. Graduate in Development Training Program, Ford Motor Company, 1985.
Sales representative Exxon Corporation, Richmond, Virginia, 1973—1975, Hunt-Wesson Foods Headquarters, Fullerton, California, 1975—1976. Parts and service zone manager Ford Motor Company Washington District, Falls Church, Virginia, 1976—1985. Dealer & trainee Dick Strauss Ford Inc., Richmond, 1984—1985.
President & Chief Executive Officer Waynesboro Sales and Service Inc., Virginia, from 1985.
Active member National Republican Party Committee. Member of Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce, Black Automobile Dealers Association, Waynesboro Automobile Dealers Association, Virginia Automobile Dealers Association, National Automobile Dealers Association, Waynesboro Business and Professional Women's Club.