AREMA names Caruso executive director, CEO

Elizabeth Caruso was appointed executive director and chief executive officer of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA), effective Sept. 1.

Most recently AREMA's director of administration, Caruso joined the association in May 1999. She's a member of the American Society of Association Executives and has earned certified association executive designation, AREMA officials said in a press release.

"Now that Beth Caruso is our new executive director, she will make the changes necessary to ensure AREMA fulfills its mission … and ensure it is run with the utmost professionalism and integrity," said AREMA President Randy Bowman.

Larry Etherton had been serving as the association's interim executive director and CEO since August 2014.