Jim has broad political and public policy experience, both in Texas and nationally, and has used that experience to build a successful public affairs consulting business, Arnold Public Affairs. Jim opened his firm after managing the successful 1998 Lieutenant Governor campaign for current Governor Rick Perry, the first Republican elected Lt. Governor since Reconstruction.

Jim's current and past public affairs client list includes major
corporations such as UPS and BMC Software, as well as non-profit organizations such as Goodwill Industries, hospitals and city and state government entities.

From 1990 to 1994, Jim was involved in national politics in Washington D.C., working for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).  Since the mid-80's, Jim has worked in numerous statewide political campaigns in Texas, as well as in statewide and congressional campaigns throughout the country.

Before entering politics, he worked for the Texas Legislative Budget Board and the Texas Governor's Office.

Jim is a frequent speaker at campaign seminars around the country and travels extensively overseas to teach campaign techniques to emerging democracies.

Masters of Public Affairs - University of Texas at Austin
B. A. - Texas A & M University