D is Area Vice President, Business Development for WWT. D is responsible for building relationships with WWT’s customers, the NMSDC regional councils and its global affiliates. D previously served on the WRMSDC Executive Advisory Committee, WRMSDC Board of Directors and the MBEIC. In the early 2000’s he started his own company. D has been married for 20 years and has a fifteen-year-old son. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ole Miss.
 
Fun Fact:

• D grew up in Madison, IL outside of East St. Louis
• His inspiration is his brother, Eugene, who was the first to graduate college and supported his family
• D could dunk a basketball when he was 5'8" tall
• He enjoys teaching his son the importance of helping others

“Without support from others, I would not be where I am today. If I help other MBEs be successful, I hope that one day, one will hire my son, Dylan. I am very honored and humbled to accept this award. I know Kathleen Trimble, and to receive this award named after her leaves me speechless.” – D. Arnold

About World Wide Technology
Founded in 1990, WWT has grown to become a global technology solution provider with $17 billion in annual revenue. With thousands of IT engineers, hundreds of application developers and unmatched labs for testing and deploying technology at scale, WWT helps customers bridge the gap between IT and the business. By bringing leading technology companies together in a physical yet virtualized environment through its Advanced Technology Center, WWT integrates individually impressive technologies to produce game-changing solutions

Honorees will be recognized at our May 11 Excellence in Supplier Diversity Gala & Fundraiser: A Night in Old Hollywood from 6pm to 11pm PT at the Casa Real in Pleasanton, California.

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