The beginning of Arthur Cash’s career can be traced back to a classroom in Waxahachie, Texas. He took the advice of one of his high school teachers and enrolled in an accounting elective; the rest is history.

Mr. Cash began working at UT Southwestern in 1984 as an Accounting Clerk II in the Office of Accounting and Fiscal Reports, later advancing to Accountant III in the James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center. About a year ago, he transitioned into his current role, an Accountant III in Hospital Finance, responsible for purchase requisitions, monthly analysis, and account reconciliation.

After 35 years, Mr. Cash says his work anniversary milestone is a time to reflect on the peaks and valleys of his career.

“Thirty-five years means dedication, sacrifice, and an investment in my future,” he says. “There were some tough departments and late nights at the office – like leaving at 3 a.m. during year-end closing – but I stuck with it.”

The opportunity for advancement is one of the benefits he enjoys most about working at UT Southwestern. With his eagerness to learn and problem-solve, Mr. Cash says the sky is the limit in accounting when it comes to expanding his knowledge base and helping others tackle tasks. His co-worker, Marcia Menyweather, describes him as organized, calm, and understanding.

Former UT Southwestern employee Ramona Sheffield is among many who cherished his friendliness. She recalls how Mr. Cash was an excellent “partner in crime” when it came to strategically coordinating breaks to win Heaven 97 radio contests for tickets to plays like “Willie & Esther.”

One of Mr. Cash’s favorite memories on campus was a winter holiday function given by Dr. Charles Sprague, the first President of the Medical Center.

As Mr. Cash has watched the campus grow right before his eyes in tandem with his career, he says his time working here has been a wonderful experience. Off the clock, he likes to play the piano and spend time at his church. He is the fifth child in a family of seven siblings: six boys and one girl.