Randall Chenworth Is ARCA/MCA’s New Executive Director

August 14, 2024

Randall Chenworth is the new Executive Director of ARCA/MCA of Southern California, effective August 1, 2024. He is excited to continue the legacy of excellence and innovation set by his four predecessors during the association’s 85-year history.

Randall spent the last six years as Director of Education for MCAMW. This background has instilled in him a passion for learning and development, which he plans to bring to the forefront of new ARCA/MCA initiatives.

His vision is to lead with an educational platform built on collaborating with association members, creating more value for their businesses, and providing employees with access to the best industry resources possible.

Connecting with the membership and strengthening the ARCA/MCA community will be his priority, with the intention for ARCA/MCA to continue as a premier service contractor-led trade association.

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