Education History: 

• Lamar University Bachelors of Business Administration
• Lamar University Masters of Business Administration

Connection to Lamar: Lamar University Alumnus, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lamar University for 11 years

Affiliations: Gene has over 50 years of experience in all areas of accounting, business management and finance and is a Certified Public Accountant. He has worked for public and private companies in positions ranging from Accountant to Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. Gene was licensed by the Securities Exchange Commission and worked as a securities broker. In his retirement he manages his portfolio, does business consulting and invests in small businesses.

Known for: Arnold has manufacturing experience at the comptroller level and international experience at the Assistant Division Controller level with a Fortune 500 company.