Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Mr. Arnold moved to Houston, Texas in the early 1970's to attend college. Receiving his Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in 1973, Mr. Arnold worked in several hospitals and nursing homes before becoming an Activities Consultant. With his love of arts and crafts and the geriatric population, he volunteered at several local nursing homes after his retirement from the business sector in 2004. Mr.

Arnold currently lives with his long-time partner in a suburb of Houston.