Celebrating the Strength of Our Chapter

Another year of Beautification Awards has come and gone, and I want to thank everyone who helped make it such a great event – Bronwyn Miller, Bill Deeble, Richard Cohen, our landscape judges Mike Garcia and Jim Rios, and our lighting judges Carlos Arresola and Garrett Hume. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to the CLCA Orange County Chapter.

As I sit here reflecting, a few key things come to mind. First, how diverse our chapter has become. In attendance, we had both young and seasoned contractors, individuals from all backgrounds, family-owned businesses, and large corporate companies. It was a great showcase of how diversified our chapter is.

When I joined the CLCA in 2004, the chapter felt very corporate, with many large and well-established companies.

I thought it would take years to fit in, but I quickly discovered how welcoming and supportive everyone was. Members were eager to help in any way they could, and I was honored to win my first award in just my second year of entering.

Today, I believe our chapter is even more open and supportive than ever. We are ready to guide, mentor, and encourage the next generation of contractors.

To the companies that entered this year’s awards, “Way to go.” And to those who took home a win, “Congratulations!” My advice: stay consistent and enter every year. Continue building your level of quality and make your mark in CLCA.

~ David Horton, 2025 CLCA OC Chapter President