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savings and loan association executive

Richard Earle Arnold, American savings and loan association executive. Decorated Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart; Croix deGuerre (France).

Background

Arnold, Richard Earle was born on October 2, 1921 in Groveland, Florida, United States. Son of Robert Luther and Grace Ethel (Moore) Arnold.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Stetson University, 1948. Master of Business Administration, University Florida, 1949.

Career

With Rex Meighan & Company, Tampa, Florida, 1949-1954. Sole practice, 1954-1956, Sarasota, 1956-1958. Founder, managing partner Arnold & Company, 1958-1983.

Director Coast Federal Savings & Loan, 1962-1988, chairman board directors, 1975-1988, retired.

Achievements

  • Richard Earle Arnold has been listed as a noteworthy savings and loan association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Stetson University, Deland, Florida, 1971-1981. Served as sergeant United States Army, 1942-1945. Member American Institute Certified Public Accountant's.

(council member New York City 1979-1983), Florida Institute Certified Public Accountant's (president Gulf Coast chapter, vice president), Sarasota County Chamber of C. (president). Clubs: University (president 1974-1975), Field (Sarasota) (director). Lodges: Mason, Shriners.

Interests

  • Golf.

Connections

Married Mary Nell McFadden, August 25, 1947. Children: Grace Louise Graper, Thomas Richard Arnold.

Father:
Robert Luther Arnold

Mother:
Grace Ethel (Moore) Arnold

Spouse:
Mary Nell McFadden

child:
Thomas Richard Arnold

child:
Grace Louise Graper Arnold