James Henry Russell

James Henry Russell is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Arnold Companies. [1] Prior to this hire, Russell served in various capacities with a vast background in public education, public accounting, civic leadership and corporate governance including his role as staff accountant with Thomas & Thomas CPAs, Chief Financial Officer and Superintendent of Texarkana Independent School District, President of Texarkana College, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BWI Companies, Inc.

Texarkana College's President James Henry Russell

A Certified Public Accountant having received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, Russell also earned a Master of Education Administration from Texas A&M University in Texarkana. In addition, he has also earned a Doctorate of Education in Leadership from the American College of Education.

Through his various roles in the community Russell has acted as an innovative advocate for Texarkana’s economic and educational success. He is a highly respected community leader with significant involvement in several local organizations, as well as his church.

He currently stands as Advisory Board Member of the Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties, Founder and Executive Officer of AR-TX Regional Economic Development Incorporated, Building Committee Chair at Williams Memorial UMC and Board Member/Audit Committee Chairman of the State Bank, upon numerous other roles.