# Jeff Randle

> Jeff Randle is the Sacramento-based co-founder and CEO of Randle Communications, a public relations and public affairs firm launched with Mitch Zak in 2001. A former deputy chief of staff to Governor Pete Wilson and political director for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2003 recall campaign, he now leads a firm spanning public affairs, public relations, digital strategy and creative production.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Randle Communications
- **Organizations:** Randle Communications, Office of Governor Pete Wilson, Office of U.S. Senator Pete Wilson, Stoorza Communications, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2003 recall campaign, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2006 reelection campaign, Meg Whitman’s 2010 gubernatorial campaign
- **Education:** University of California, Los Angeles
- **Known for:** Political director for the successful 2003 Schwarzenegger recall campaign., Included in Capitol Weekly’s Top 100; a published entry identifies him at number 88 in 2016., Co-founded a communications firm that reached its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2026.

## Career timeline

- **1980** — Attended the Republican National Convention, an early political experience discussed in his 2024 interview.
- **1991-1998** — Served as deputy chief of staff to Governor Pete Wilson.
- **Before 2001** — Worked at Stoorza Communications before starting his own firm.
- **2001** — Launched Randle Communications with Mitch Zak in August.
- **2003** — Political director for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s successful recall campaign.
- **2006** — Senior consultant on Schwarzenegger’s reelection campaign.
- **2010** — Strategist for Meg Whitman’s gubernatorial campaign.
- **2023** — Remained CEO as Julie Phillips became president and partner.
- **2026** — Continues to lead the firm in its twenty-fifth anniversary year.

## Achievements

- Political director for the successful 2003 Schwarzenegger recall campaign.
- Included in Capitol Weekly’s Top 100; a published entry identifies him at number 88 in 2016.
- Co-founded a communications firm that reached its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2026.
- Led a firm recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces lists in 2019 and 2021.
- Randle Communications received Sacramento Business Journal Best Places to Work recognition in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Randle Communications marked its twenty-fifth anniversary on August 1.
- **2026-07** — Appeared on Point of Order with Assemblyman Josh Hoover to discuss the primary election, election reforms and the Schwarzenegger campaign.
- **2026-05** — Joined Capitol Weekly’s podcast for a discussion of modern campaigns and the firm’s twenty-fifth anniversary.

## Links

- Website: https://www.randlecommunications.com/team/jeff-randle
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/jeffrandle

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