Texarkana, Texas (April 2, 2021) – The Arnold Companies (TAC) announced the appointment of two key positions across its TAC divisions based in Texarkana, TX. James Henry Russell, previous Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BWI Companies, Inc., has been appointed TAC, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Along with Russell’s appointment, Tina Green, previous owner of Capshaw Green, PLLC, joins TAC as Vice President and Associate General Counsel.
Russell, a highly experienced and respected Texarkana-native, will focus on the company’s established plan for growth and introduce new initiatives to strengthen the TAC organization including each of its divisions; TACenergy, TAC Air, and Keystone Aviation. Russell brings a new focus to the company’s established growth plan supported by his wealth of knowledge and experience in public accounting, civic leadership and corporate governance. Russell’s balanced approach to corporate leadership and development strengthen the TAC position as one of the largest fuel wholesaler and aviation service providers in the country. “I have known both James Henry Russell and Tina Green personally and professionally for over 20 years and have witnessed firsthand how capable they are at leading and growing organizations from within. Individually they each bring a level of leadership to match and complement our existing organization’s management,” stated Greg Arnold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TAC. “Being afforded the opportunity to serve TAC in this capacity is something I wouldn’t have dreamed possible,” stated Russell. “The Arnold Companies and the Arnold family are known for hard work, excellence and sustained top performance. I am thrilled to contribute to the furthering of their success.”
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.
