Darla Macomber Named AGC of California’s First COO


BY CAROL EATON


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ver 12 years since she first joined AGC of California as executive assistant to the CEO, Darla


Macomber has played a pivotal role in the substantial growth and positive change that has taken place within the state’s leading construction industry association. Leveraging her strong work ethic, creative problem-solving skills and willingness to embrace new opportunities and challenges, Macomber has steadily ascended the leadership ranks at AGC of California since 2011, all while remaining focused on delivering the highest level of value to members at every turn. In January, AGC of California an- nounced her promotion to the newly created position of chief operating officer. In this new role, Macomber will oversee the development and im- plementation of all sales, recruitment, retention, government affairs services, engagement strategies, networking events and communications.


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“Darla has helped shape our orga-


nization into a vital resource for our members and the construction industry at large,” commented Peter Tateishi, chief executive officer of AGC of Cali- fornia. “Her work ethic and ideas paved her trajectory through our organization to become a shining example of what a career in construction can look like.” Macomber’s connection with the


construction industry dates to her child- hood; both her parents and grandpar- ents have owned multi-generational construction businesses. As an active owner of an excavation and demolition company, her mother has served as a role model for how to successfully juggle running a busy construction business while raising a family. “She has an amazing capacity for doing it all, while making it all look easy” said Macomber, who is putting the lesson to good use herself as a full- time construction industry executive


and the mother of twin two-year-olds. She worked for the Fresno-based


Lyles family of companies for several years prior to joining the staff of AGC of California as an executive assistant – a role that she said offered the perfect opportunity to gain a broad understand- ing of all facets of the organization. She moved through a number of different positions of increasing responsibility and impact, most recently serving as senior vice president of member ser- vices before being promoted to COO. “In each position I’ve held at AGC of


California, I have looked for opportu- nities for us to be better, to make shifts within the association that position us to most effectively serve our membership and industry,” Macomber said. “Work- ing in an association offers an amazing vantage point, with so much exposure to different people, companies, experiences and career paths and positions. I have been lucky to have respected individu-


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