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SUMMER / FALL 2025 39 His professional success also allows him to devote time to the people and things that mean the most to him, in- cluding his wife, Janet Miller. e couple met during a group fitness class at the WAC. "I remember she was stronger than everyone else," Arnie recalls. "at was impressive." Janet recalls Arnie as easygoing and generous. At the time, she had two young daughters, eighth-grader Madison and fih-grader Olivia. "He welcomed us with open arms," Janet says. "When we started getting more serious, he didn't hesitate to have all three of us be a complete part of his life." at meant joining not just Arnie but also his daughter, fourth-grader Zoe, who remembers playing fairies in the backyard with Olivia and sitting on the sidelines for Madison's middle school soccer practice. "I love how the girls came together," Arnie says. "ey really do consider each other family." at also came thanks, in part, to a Christmas gi. Zoe recalls sitting in the living room aer opening presents when a chocolate lab puppy came bounding down the hall with a red bow around her neck. "Hazel was the glue," Zoe says. "We call her the fourth sister." Outside court e girls are all adults now. Madison lives in Seattle with her husband, Cole, and is doing a residency in pediatrics at Seattle Children's. Olivia works at an art gallery in New York City. And Zoe is earning a master's degree in architecture from the University of Washington. eir time living together as a family le many permanent impacts on Arnie, including his passion for tennis. He learned to play when Zoe wanted to try out for the high school team. Now the game is a fixture in his life. He takes regu- lar lessons and traveled to Paris with Janet this past May to watch the French Open. Back home, Arnie regularly plays tennis with pro Becky Evans. "I'm very competitive," Arnie says. "Someone has to be in this world, or nothing would ever get done." at competitive nature is sure to serve the WAC well. "Arnie is always pres- ent and always promoting the WAC in greater downtown," Suzana says. "He's the epitome of a good member-leader, and his commitment to the role of Chairman is unwavering." If Arnie is anything, he's steady. He's worked in the same six-block radius for more than 30 years. He wakes up and walks Hazel, now 10, every morning. And his regular workout routine has kept him trim despite a demanding schedule. "I'm busy but I always fit in a visit to the WAC," he says. "Whether it's an early morning or on the weekends, I'm there." A sense of belonging Back at breakfast, Arnie begins to share his vision for the WAC, removing a slim notebook from a leather portfolio. Inside are four neatly handwritten pages. ey are immaculately organized. "I want to implement a clear path for the Club to stay relevant and dynamic," Arnie says. "e WAC is a place where lasting relationships are built and a place where ideas and culture can be exchanged. It's a community in the truest sense of the word. I want everyone to feel that sense of belonging." He talks about financial stability, the importance of supporting management, and growing member engagement. But above all, he talks about the power of the present. As the Club plans for its 100th anniversary, the message is clear. "is is a time of opportunity," Arnie says. "So many generations have come through the Club, and I plan to continue to support that tradition. We have the promise of success now." Reach WAC Senior Editor Mae Folsom Jacobson at mjacobson@wac.net. " e WAC is ... a community in the truest sense of the word. I want everyone to feel that sense of belonging."