David H.
McArthur

A Voice for Texans

Where Business Meets Public Service

Operator. Advisor.
Committed to Texas.

A fractional COO and strategic advisor with over two decades spanning the private sector, the White House, and civic leadership, David McArthur helps organizations drive revenue growth and create work environments that support employees’ professional development. He builds things that last and leads with the kind of character Texas needs more of.

Fractional COO · Strategic Advisor

President & Founder, OnPoint Strategies LLC

National Security Council

The White House · George W. Bush Administration

Board of Directors · Public Safety & First Responders

Texas DPS Foundation

MBA Advisory Council

Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business

Texas Cowboy Alumni Association

The University of Texas at Austin

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Something significant is on the horizon.

David is actively engaged in several major developments across business, civic leadership, and public service. More to come — follow along.

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01 About David

Principled.
Proven.
Ready.

David H. McArthur is a Texas business leader and fractional COO whose career spans the White House, the oil and gas industry, and the boardrooms of mid-market companies navigating growth, transition, and transformation. He brings an operator's discipline to every role — building systems, forging partnerships, and delivering results without fanfare.

Through OnPoint Strategies, David provides hands-on executive leadership to companies that need a seasoned operator in the room — not a consultant with a slide deck. He helps organizations drive revenue growth, strengthen the systems behind execution, and create work environments where employees can develop professionally. His work across upstream and midstream oil and gas has supported enterprises operating at the multi-billion-dollar scale.

Beyond business, David is deeply rooted in San Antonio's civic fabric — founding Good Ol' Days, a community program serving older adults affected by Alzheimer's, and serving as Executive Director of the MZ Foundation, a charitable foundation supporting children and families facing serious illness, alongside leadership roles at Christ Episcopal Church. He believes public service and private enterprise are not separate callings. They are the same one — a philosophy he calls business for good.

"You don't come across people like David on the street corner every day. He just gets the job done — no complaints, no drama, just results." Scott M. · Texas Oil & Gas Executive

20+

Years of
leadership

$6.5M+

Raised for Texas
first responders

Current Roles

President & Founder — OnPoint Strategies LLC
Partner — Switchback Solutions LLC
Board Member — Texas Department of Public Safety Foundation
Board Member — Texas Cowboy Alumni Association (University of Texas)
Executive Director — MZ Foundation, San Antonio
Member — MBA Advisory Council, Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
Member — Texas Business Leadership Council

Education

MBA — Baylor University
BA, History — The University of Texas at Austin

02 What David Stands For

Three Commitments.

From the boardroom to the commission chamber — these guide every role.

01 — Accountability

Judicial Accountability & Tort Reform

David believes Texas courts must be fair, predictable, and trustworthy — for businesses, families, and communities alike. He has been an outspoken advocate for holding judges to the same ethical standards they impose on others, and for reining in the outsized influence of trial lawyers on Texas policy.

02 — Operations

Revenue Growth, Operations & People Development

Whether advising a company in transition or stepping in as a fractional COO, David aligns revenue strategy, operational discipline, and employee development. He finds what is limiting growth, builds the systems and accountability that are missing, and leaves organizations stronger and their people better equipped to succeed.

03 — Service

Community, Character & Texas Values

Public service is not a career move for David — it is a natural extension of how he has lived. From founding programs for seniors with Alzheimer's to decades of civic board service, he leads with the conviction that good character is the most important credential anyone can hold.

03 Background

Experience & Service

A record built across business, government, and community — not any one of them alone.

Government & Public Service

The White HouseServed in the George W. Bush Administration
National Security CouncilAppointed by Dr. Condoleezza Rice
Office of the Governor of the State of TexasServed under Governor George W. Bush
Former Candidate for State RepresentativeTexas House District 121

Business & Professional

OnPoint Strategies LLCPresident & Founder
Switchback Solutions LLCPartner
MZ FoundationExecutive Director, San Antonio
Senior Operations & Commercial LeaderUpstream & midstream oil & gas; multi-billion-dollar enterprise experience

Boards & Civic Leadership

Texas Department of Public Safety FoundationBoard of DirectorsHelped lead House Bill 3033, a grant program supporting DPS officers and all DPS employees, as well as the families of those killed or injured in the line of duty
Texas Pipeline AssociationFormer Board of Directors
Texas Ranger Bicentennial & Texas DPS MemorialFormer State Host
Texas Cowboy Alumni Association (University of Texas)Board of Directors
City of Terrell HillsFormer Board of Adjustment Member
Texas Business Leadership CouncilMember
1883 Council, UT Austin Alumni Scholarship OrganizationMember

Education & Community

Baylor UniversityMBA
MBA Advisory CouncilBaylor University - Hankamer School of Business
The University of Texas at AustinBA, History
Christ Episcopal Church, San AntonioVestry MemberStewardship Leader (two-time)Former Rector Search Committee Member
Good Ol’ DaysFounder — serving older adults & those affected by Alzheimer’s

04 In Their Words

What Others Say

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David McArthur's proven experience in government and the private sector, as well as his strong moral character, are evident to everyone who works alongside him. For decades he's led with integrity and has delivered results. The people of the great state of Texas are fortunate to have him engaged in advancing the future of their communities.

Tom Basile · Veteran Conservative Columnist, Cable Television Anchor & former Bush Administration Official

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I enjoyed working with David when we were both at Rockwater Energy Solutions. David was hard working, dedicated, and did a great job analyzing our business operations and helping us develop our business strategy.

Larry O'Donnell · Former President & COO, Waste Management, Inc.; Founder & CEO, Rockwater Energy Solutions

05 Get Involved

Let's Do More.

Strong communities aren't built by one person — they're built by all of us. Here are a few simple ways we can each move our community forward.

Vote

Show up for every election — local to national. The races closest to home shape daily life the most.

Get Involved Locally

Volunteer, attend a city or school-board meeting, or lend your skills to a cause you believe in.

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Give Where You Live

Even $5 a month to a local charity strengthens the community we all share. David proudly supports the Texas DPS Foundation.

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06 Articles & Ideas

Practical leadership.
Plainly stated.

David writes about business, public service, accountability, and the standards Texans should expect from those who lead.

Leadership & Public Service · August 25, 2026

Your Party Is Not Your Constituency

Party can organize conviction, but it cannot replace judgment. Public officials answer to every constituent, including the people who disagree with them.

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07 Get in Touch

Let's Connect.

Follow David's work, or start a conversation directly. Whether you're navigating growth, strengthening operations, developing your team, exploring an advisory or board role, or reaching out with a media or speaking request, he welcomes the connection.

Media info@mcarthurfortexas.com

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Phone 512.963.6201

David H.McArthur