David Arnold
Director of Strategic Initiatives at Hawkins Construction Company
- Role
- Director of Strategic Initiatives at Hawkins Construction Company
- Location
- Omaha, NE, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Arnold
Strategic executive focused on expanding market reach and long-term enterprise value.My background spans corporate planning, acquisitions, and business-line creation - work that has enabled companies from VC-backed startups to private equity–owned platforms to unlock new sources of value through M&A, innovation, and disciplined execution.As Director of Strategic Initiatives at Hawkins Construction Company, I’m continuing this work in the infrastructure construction sector - helping a mature, market-leading organization grow beyond its core by developing new capabilities and scaling new ventures.Outside of work, I serve on the boards of several nonprofits that provide unique community-based services throughout the Omaha metro area.
Experience
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Jan 2026 — Present · Omaha, NE, US
Evaluate market insights to identify organic and inorganic growth opportunities- Operationalize and scale new lines of business that expand Hawkins’ capabilities and strengthen competitive advantage- Explore M&A and strategic partnerships as levers to accelerate growth in target markets and priority lines of business.
Education
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
2003 — 2007
University of Nebraska College of Law
Juris Doctor
2007 — 2010
Skills
- Client Services
- Workflow Management
- Legal Issues
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Legislative Relations
- Policy Analysis
- Start-Ups
- Project Management
- Customer Insight
- Venture Capital
- Project Planning
- Political Communication
- Business Strategy
- Politics
- Saas
- Coalitions
- Marketing Communications
- Local Government
- Growth Investing
- Talent Acquisition
- Team Building
- Management
- Legislative Analysis
- Economic Policy
- Policy
- Business Analysis
- Leadership
- Business Planning
- Building Business Partnerships
- Marketing
- Process Improvement
- Economic Development
- Strategy
- Account Management
- Legislation
- Strategic Partnerships
- Strategic Communications
- Entrepreneurship
- Customer Satisfaction
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