Colonel Bruce Arrington (Retired) is the CEO and President of Ruth’s Education and Relief Services (RERS) Inc. a nonprofit 501c3 Service Organization focused on Education Improvement and Disaster Relief Support. As a youngster, I’ve spent countless hours and precious time with my grandparents who resided in Jones County (Mount Olive Community) and served as educators and passionate leaders for their community for over 50 years. With both of my parents also being born and raised in Jones County, I developed a strong desire and affection to continue serving and supporting the residents of Laurel Mississippi and the Jones County Pine Belt Region.
After my graduation from Grambling State University and achieving my MBA degree from Webster University, I embarked on an exciting 26-year military career in the United States Air Force as an Intelligence Officer and as a Nuclear Missile Launch Officer. During my military career, I had the pleasure of residing and learning in over 20 countries abroad which further heightened and strengthened my passion for Community Service. Upon completion of my exciting and rewarding military career, I chose to work in the following areas due to my passion for helping others: High School AFJROTC Professor (Maryland), Critical Infrastructure Protection Director (US Embassy Saudi Arabia), US Agency for International Development Intelligence Director (Washington DC) and currently CEO, Arlandus and Arlandus Consulting Company with a focus on Management Operations.
Sustained educational development of our young future leaders of America and disaster preparedness has been my passion for many years and consumes much of my discussion with my own three kids and close associates. My increased passion for service was intensified during my 1-year tour with the United Nations. While serving in the West African nation of Liberia as the Director of Civil Military Coordination, that assignment allowed me to further continue serving a country with over 3 million mostly marginalized citizens. Conversely, as the Operation Center Director for a National Federal Agency, I also led and managed a worldwide mission on behalf of the White House to provide timely updates for disasters as well as potential threats facing the United States and our allies. Prior to this executive opportunity, I also was competitively selected to lead and manage two other Operation Centers with a similar challenging mission.
With the help of my Foundation trusted volunteers, I aim to improve the quality of education for our youth and reduce the burden on our tremendous teachers and school staff in the Pine Belt region. The kids are our future leaders, and they deserve nothing but the best. Utilizing my varied background and available resources, we will work diligently and tirelessly to provide timely supplies to Laurel Mississippi and Jones County’s most urgent citizens during times of unimaginable disasters facing our community.
My family and I have resided in Jones County for a very long time, and we want to ensure the best for all our residents in need. We would like for each willing and enthusiastic person to consider joining our organization and being an active member. Each Ruth’s Education and Relief Services (RERS) volunteer will allow us to support the Pine Belt region more effectively and efficiently to achieve our vision. We thank you all for what you have done and will continue to do in the future!
Sincerely Yours
Colonel Bruce Arrington, USAF, (Retired)
CEO, Ruth’s Education and Relief Services Inc.