Jodey Arrington is a proven leader and a lifelong conservative who is committed to fighting for the people of West Texas to ensure their views and values are heard in Washington, D.C. His principles of faith, family and hard work run deep, where he’s a tireless advocate for significantly cutting government spending, ensuring a strong national defense, and protecting the freedoms we all richly deserve.

A graduate of Plainview High School, Jodey attended Texas Tech University earning a BA in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

Through the years, his ability to tackle tough issues and get results for our country, state and local communities have taken him from the South Plains, to Austin, to the White House, and back again. His experience includes advising then Gov. George W. Bush on appointments to state boards and commissions, recruiting conservative business leaders from across the state to provide oversight and accountability to agencies responsible for agriculture, higher education, healthcare, and criminal justice.

He later became an Advisor to President Bush in the White House, responsible for helping assemble President Bush’s leadership team in critical areas such as agriculture, water, and energy.

After leaving the White House, Jodey served as Chief of Staff to the FDIC Chairman and Amarillo native Don Powell, where he was instrumental in helping cut millions of dollars in waste and inefficiencies, reducing regulatory burdens on community banks, and pass the U.S. deposit insurance reform.

In 2007, Jodey’s leadership focused on the Texas Tech University System, serving as Chief of Staff to Chancellor and former Congressman, Kent Hance. He was later appointed as Vice Chancellor of Research and Commercialization, where he was instrumental in the record growth of the Texas Tech University System. He also helped bring jobs and millions of dollars in economic development to West Texas, increasing technology commercialization, and fostering strong ties with the local business community.

Jodey is President of Scott Laboratories, Inc., a company responsible for commercializing health care innovations, including a new telemedicine venture.

Jodey lives in Lubbock with his wife, Anne, and their three children. They are active members of their local church where he teaches Sunday school and serves as an elder. Jodey is active in the local community, serving on numerous boards and committees related to Christian ministry, economic development, and renewable energy.