Gordon R. Arnold, Past Chairman

Mr. Arnold was a member of the founding team of Sierra Monitor Corporation in 1979.  He became President in 1984 and was subsequently appointed Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer.  Mr. Arnold has been a director since 1984 and is Chairman of the Board.

He holds a BS in Business Administration from San Jose State College.  Mr. Arnold has extensive sales management experience including structuring of domestic channels and international sales in Latin America and Asia. Prior to joining Sierra Monitor, Mr. Arnold held various supervisory and management positions in semiconductor and electronics firms with responsibilities related to quality control, production management and manufacturing logistics.  He has participated in the management of numerous electronic product design teams including the development of mil-spec level instruments and microprocessor based gas detection system.  Mr. Arnold was elected to the MCAA Board of Directors in May 2003 and was Chairman from 2006-2007.  He continues to offer insight to the Board as Immediate Past Chairman.

Gordon, who is from Australia, and his wife, Isabel, who is from El Salvador, have been married 36 years. They enjoy international travel adventures, including a 2007 trip to Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet. Their northern California location allows for great wine tasting day trips or weekends in the Napa valley area.

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