Randy Muth has nearly 30 years of experience in child protection across Ohio. He joineLucas County Children Services as executive director in 2023.

Randy began his career in 1999 as an attorney supervisor in the children services division of the Stark County Department of Job and Family Services and became the executive director of Wayne County Children Services in 2006. He then spent roughly a decade as the executive director of Mahoning County Children Services before coming to Lucas County.

Randy has a juris doctorate from the University of Akron and spent a few years in private practice. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kent State University. He is also a U.S. Army veteran.

Randy has taken an active role in the Public Children Services Association of Ohio serving in a number of capacities and as a long-time member of the PCSAO board of trustees. In that role, he has influenced and advocated for legislation to make the child protection system better statewide.

Randy also has participated in several state and regional panels that have influenced child welfare practice in Ohio.

On a personal level, Randy is married to a longtime child protection caseworker, is a proud Dad and a doting grandfather of two. He is an avid fan of the Cleveland Guardians baseball team and Columbus Blue Jackets hockey squad.