Douglas Arnold, Professional Speaker

For more than 30 years, Douglas Arnold has devoted himself to his career in integrated marketing communications and public affairs at such organizations as McDonnell Douglas, the Missouri Botanical Garden, Aaron Cushman & Associates, United Way, the Bi-State Development Agency, ITT and ACF Industries. He takes from his broad experience and weaves great presentations that entertain and inform.

Arnold most recently served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for United Way Suncoast (Tampa Bay & Sarasota) and formerly the Director of Marketing for The Bar Plan, a mutual insurance company specializing in risk management services for attorneys. He served as the president of the Greater Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau in the Midwest for more than seven years. He helped support community tourism efforts throughout a three county region immediately north of Saint Louis. Arnold's determination in building strategic partnerships with regional tourism organizations and counseling new tourism developments both help make the region a significant weekend destination.

A graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism, Arnold focused his career on integrated strategic marketing communications. He is accredited with the Public Relations Society of America, a former member of the National Press Club, a delegate to the Mississippi River Parkway Commission, a former officer of the Illinois Council of Convention and Visitors Bureaus, a member of the International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus and serves on numerous boards including the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Council as well as the National Great Rivers Museum Board. Past achievements include the Addy Nomination for Outdoor Communication in 1994, an Emmy Nomination for Broadcast Documentary in 1992, the 1989 IABC Bronze Quill Award for Video Production and he received the 1982 National Pro/Comm Award for Advertising. He attended the CASE Institute on Communications at Notre Dame University in 1985. He is also a US Navy veteran with broadcast experience with Armed Forces Radio and Television. Arnold’'s media experience put him in contact with such noteworthy media as the New York Times, CNN, NPR, Washington Post, Time Magazine, National Geographic and NBC resulting in hundreds of media placements throughout North America.

Wireless lapel microphone and one additional handheld mike.
Amplification system (ideally inroom) with speakers to cover the entire audience.
Video projection system with screen -- large enough to cover the audience.