Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey
The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey (TBANJ) has retained Bill Caruso of Archer Public Affairs to serve as the organization’s Governmental Affairs representative, bringing one of the state’s most experienced political strategists to provide guidance and representation.
Caruso joins TBANJ with a résumé that spans nearly two decades at the highest levels of state and federal government. Prior to joining Archer Public Affairs, he served for almost five years as Executive Director of the New Jersey Assembly Majority Office in Trenton. In that role, Caruso was responsible for developing and implementing the Assembly majority’s policy agenda and acted as the top aide to the Speaker. He served as lead staff negotiator on all major policy matters and coordinated closely with the Governor’s Office, Senate leadership, and state departments.
Caruso managed a staff of roughly 30 policy researchers, communications personnel, and administrative assistants, overseeing the day-to-day operations of one of the Legislature’s most influential offices. During his tenure, he played a central role in guiding numerous high-profile legislative initiatives, including landmark pension and health benefits reforms.
Before his work in the Assembly, Caruso spent more than 11 years as Chief of Staff to U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews, a Camden County Democrat. In Washington and New Jersey, he directed all aspects of the congressman’s policy development and public relations efforts, with particular focus on economic development, education, and defense issues. He supervised a staff of approximately 20 across both offices and also served as Andrews’ campaign manager for more than a decade.
Caruso’s background also includes service as Democratic legal and public relations advisor to the 2011 New Jersey Apportionment Commission, the body responsible for redrawing the state’s 40 legislative districts after the 2010 census.
“Bill Caruso has been at the center of some of the most consequential policy discussions in New Jersey,” the association said in a statement. “His expertise and relationships will be invaluable as we work to support the long-term viability of Thoroughbred breeding in our state,” said Michael Campbell, Executive Director of TBANJ. “We look forward to partnering with Bill as we continue advancing solutions that support the future of New Jersey’s equine industry.”