Besty Armstrong brings business skills and running passion to CARA
The Chicago Area Runners Association announced today the addition of Betsy Armstrong as Executive Director. Armstrong brings strong fundraising, marketing and management skills to the role. She joins CARA from Girls on the Run where she held both national and local posts, raising the organization's profile through program innovation and marketing. Most recently she acted as National Director of Girls on the Runs' Team Tiara fundraising efforts. Previously, she served as Executive Director of Girls on the Run - Chicago.

In addition to her extensive program development and organizational expertise, Armstrong is a dedicated athlete. She is a Boston-qualifying marathoner with 17 marathons completed to date. Armstrong holds a B.S. in Food Science from the University of Minnesota and a M.S. in Human Services Counseling from National Louis University.

"I am delighted that CARA was able to identify an Executive Director of Betsy's caliber," said Thurman Gills, President of CARA Board of Directors. "In addition to her abundant leadership skills, Betsy possesses the attributes that are required to move CARA forward on our mission. Betsy is focused, energetic and enthusiastic about building programs that serve the running community. She has a proven track record of success and we are thrilled to have her on board."

Armstrong will assume her new post as CARA's Executive Director on October 9th, 2006.