Metrolink names Campbell chief financial officer

Metrolink has appointed Ronnie Campbell chief financial officer, the Los Angeles area commuter-rail agency announced yesterday. He will begin his duties May 23.

Campbell will oversee the controller/treasurer, budgets and financial analysis, general accounting and payroll, grants administration, fiscal management, and accounts payable and receivable.

Campbell previously served as department of finance director for the city of Camarillo, Calif., where he was responsible for a $172 million operating budget and capital improvement program.

He also was assistant director of the administrative services department for the city of Lakewood, Calif., for a decade. In that role, he oversaw the city's budget, payroll, accounting management and capital improvement program.

"His experience will be invaluable as we continue the progress made in strengthening our financial management and relationships with key stakeholders," said Metrolink Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elissa Konove in a press release.