Gerald McArthur Johnston

Background

Johnston, Gerald McArthur was born on April 19, 1942 in Atkins, Arkansas, United States. Son of Finis and Beatrice (Virden) Johnston.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Polytechnic Institute, 1965.

Career

Business manager, Morrilton School District, Arkansas, 1965-1966; public accountant, Douglas Walker & Company, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 1968-1970; cost and budget manager, Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Arkansas, 1970-1974; secretary-treasurer, Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Arkansas, 1974-1980; executive vice president finance, Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Arkansas, since 1980; also trustee fringe benefit plans, Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Arkansas director, Worthen Bank Northwest Arkansas.

Achievements

• Gerald McArthur Johnston has been listed as a noteworthy Food company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board member National Home Centers Served with United States Army, 1966-1968. Member American Institute Certified Public Accountants, Arkansas Society Certified Public Accountants.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis; swimming.

Connections

Married Charlotte Raye Boren, May 31, 1963. Children— Cheryl, Monte, Charity.

Father:

Finis Johnston

Mother:

Beatrice (Virden) Johnston

Spouse:

Charlotte Raye Boren