Arthur Yarbrough comes to the Williams Franklin Foundation (WFF) as a results oriented and seasoned professional with an array of experience in the military, public, and private sectors.

Mr. Yarbrough served as the Director of Real Estate and Facilities for the Department of Justice/Criminal Division where he was responsible for a national portfolio of commercial leased and government owned office spaces. Prior to joining the Department of Justice, he held positions from senior manager to director with the Department of Defense (DOD) and the General Services Administration (GSA). At GSA, he focused on small business development and opportunities through marketing promotional events with the Office of Small Business. Arthur’s efforts ensured GSA exceeded its annual metrics for small business contract awards.

Arthur served as the inaugural vice president of the Howard University College of Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Science Alumni Association (CEACSAA) from 2002 to 2004 where scholarship awards and mentorship were major objectives, which are similar to some of the mission objectives of WFF.

Mr. Yarbrough is pursuing a doctorate in business administration focusing on higher education. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Howard University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He also graduated with honors from Tarleton State University with an MBA with a concentration in Information Systems. He also holds master’s certifications in Project Management and Forensic Accounting from George Washington University and Georgetown University, respectively.

My philosophical statement on the value of an educated population via HBCUs: “Education is the great equalizer that affords many the opportunity to recalibrate their socio-economic trajectory in a more positive direction. As a proud HBCU alumnus, I greatly appreciate the role that HBCUs play in the lives of African American scholars. Dating back the original intent of the Freedmen’s Bureau, HBCUs were created to educate African Americans who were disadvantaged due to the remnants of chattel slavery practiced in the United States. From then to present day, HBCUs continue to be the beacon of education exposure for African Americans.”