WWCCA

What WWCCA does

WWCCA (Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association, Inc.) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1901 and headquartered in Orange, California. It represents signatory wall, ceiling, drywall, plaster, lathing, and finishing contractors, along with affiliated building-material manufacturers and suppliers, across six western U.S. states — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The association operates regional offices in Las Vegas, Nevada and Higley, Arizona in addition to its California headquarters, and is governed by an elected Board of peers.

The organization's core deliverables are member services rather than technology products: education and training programs, labor-relations support, legal and technical assistance, legislative advocacy, apprenticeship and internship pipelines, and signature events such as the 125th Anniversary Gala, golf tournaments, and annual awards programs (Project of the Year, Women in Construction, Safety). Membership automatically confers affiliation with three layered industry associations — SWACCA, AWCI, and FCA International — and is supported by partnerships with four major labor unions: Western States Carpenters, OPCMIA, IUPAT, and LIUNA. Underlying technology is limited to the Novi AMS association-management platform that powers the member portal, alongside an iOS mobile app for engagement and a small e-commerce line of mental-health awareness merchandise (QR stickers, wallet cards, magnets).

WWCCA generates revenue through recurring membership dues from signatory contractors and affiliate members, event registration and sponsorship fees (e.g., Las Vegas Classic Golf Tournament sponsor tiers from $250 to $3,500), and modest transaction-based merchandise sales. The organization operates with a small professional staff under CEO Nick Carrillo (as of 2025), with Albert Carrillo transitioning to Senior Advisor; other named staff include the Director of Operations, an Administrator, an Administrative Assistant, area managers in Las Vegas and Arizona, and a Safety Advisor. The association is privately held, domiciled in California, not publicly traded, and is not a subsidiary of any parent company.

Name

WWCCA

Legal name

Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association, Inc.

Website

https://wwcca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association (WWCCA) is a 124-year-old nonprofit trade association representing signatory wall and ceiling contractors and supplier affiliates across six western U.S. states through advocacy, training, labor relations, and industry awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winthrop

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for contractors and affiliates operating in the wall and ceiling construction industry across multiple western states
2. Event Registration: Registration fees for association events including the 125th Anniversary Gala, golf tournaments, and other industry events
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of association merchandise including mental health QR stickers, wallet cards, and magnets

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WWCCA is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1901 that represents signatory (union-affiliated) wall and ceiling contractors across western U.S. states. It delivers advocacy, labor-relations and collective-bargaining representation, apprenticeship and training programs, safety advisory services, technical resources, and member networking events to its contractor and affiliate members.

Product overview

WWCCA is a regional trade association for wall and ceiling contractors, not a traditional product company. Its primary offerings consist of membership services including advocacy, training, networking, and industry resources. The association also sells limited merchandise items (mental health awareness products) through its member portal. The organization's core value delivery comes through services such as education programs, labor relations support, legislative advocacy, technical assistance, and career development programs rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trade Association Membership (Contractor and Affiliate) Annual membership in the Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association (WWCCA), available to signatory (union-affiliated) wall and ceiling contractors and to affiliate manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers operating in the western United States. Membership confers access to advocacy, labor-relations representation, training and apprenticeship programs, safety advisory services, technical resources, and member networking events.

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SWACCA (Southwest Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association)coreOthersWWCCA members automatically gain membership in SWACCA, expanding regional representation and networking opportunities across the Southwest region
• AWCI (Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry)coreOthersWWCCA members automatically gain membership in AWCI, providing national industry representation and resources
• FCA InternationalcoreOthersWWCCA members automatically gain membership in FCA International for international industry connections and resources
• Western States CarpenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union partnership providing workforce and labor relations support for wall and ceiling contractors
• OPCMIA (International Union of Painters and Allied Trades)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union partnership for plastering, drywall, and finishing trades workforce
• IUPAT (International Union of Painters and Allied Trades)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union partnership providing skilled workforce and training for finishing trades
• LIUNA (Laborers' International Union of North America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union partnership for laborers in the wall and ceiling construction industry

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): Large US general contractors trade association with state/local chapters (including California, Nevada, Arizona). Comparable as a contractor-facing membership organization with similar advocacy, training, and event revenue models.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): Large US construction trade association representing open-shop (non-union) contractors. Comparable in scale of member services and contractor advocacy, but with the opposite labor posture (merit shop vs. WWCCA's signatory/union focus).
• Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI): National US trade association for wall and ceiling contractors; directly comparable organization since WWCCA members automatically receive AWCI membership. Industry-defining body for the same trade and customer base across all 50 states.
• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association for specialty trade subcontractors in construction; directly comparable membership model and advocacy focus on trade contractors (similar to WWCCA's wall and ceiling trade specificity).
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA): National trade association for mechanical/architectural sheet metal contractors with similar chapter structure and union-signatory contractor focus. Comparable specialty-trades association structure.
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA): Large national trade association for union electrical contractors with chapter-based structure. Highly comparable business model (signatory contractors, labor union partnerships, technical education, advocacy).
• FCA International: International finishing trades association serving wall and ceiling contractors worldwide; WWCCA members receive FCA membership automatically. Provides international scope comparable to WWCCA's national reach through affiliation.

Direct peers

• Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA): National trade association for finishing trade contractors with chapter structure, comparable to WWCCA's structure. Overlaps with IUPAT-finishing contractor universe that WWCCA serves.
• Southwest Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association (SWACCA): Regional sister trade association for wall and ceiling contractors in the Southwest US; WWCCA members automatically receive SWACCA membership. Operates in overlapping states with same specialty trade focus.

Emerging players

• Construction Industry Management Association (CIMA) / local building trades councils: Regional building trades councils and contractor management groups operate with similar membership-driven advocacy models in overlapping Western geographies. Comparable as adjacent labor-management coordination organizations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wwcca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/winthrop-police-department
• Facebookfacebook.com/wwcca
• Instagraminstagram.com/wwcca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/wwcca

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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