Executive Trustee Council Members are invited to join us on November 12th for an Executive Trustee Council Reception with Clerk Caruso.
Clerk Caruso leads a team of nearly 650 employees who serve more than 1.5 million Palm Beach County residents and oversees an annual operating budget of $76.0 million. His office supports Palm Beach County government and the 15th Judicial Circuit in his roles as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Auditor, Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Recorder and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.
The Clerk’s position is established by the Florida Constitution as an independent constitutional officer, directly elected by and accountable to the people of Palm Beach County.
As Clerk, his priorities include:
- Modernizing vendor payment systems in collaboration with County Administrator Abruzzo.
- Protecting citizens from both guardianship fraud and real property fraud.
- Maintaining conservative and sound investment strategies for the County’s investment portfolio managed by the Clerk’s office.
- Advocating for a unified searchable database among 20 judicial circuits and 67 counties to allow streamlined access to the public across the state.
- Ensuring full compliance with audits, working closely with Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia to uphold the highest oversight and accountability standards.
- Clerk Caruso brings significant private sector experience to his new role, working as a Certified Public Accountant in accounting firms including KPMG and Grant Thornton International. He opened his own accounting firm, Caruso & Caruso, in Palm Beach County, from which he has currently retired.
In his four decades in Palm Beach County, Clerk Caruso used his skills to benefit the community, serving on many community organization boards, and serving as an expert witness in many local and national court cases as a forensic accountant.
During his tenure in the Florida House, Clerk Caruso served as the Chair of the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, Chair of the Economic Infrastructure Committee, Vice Chair of State Affairs Committee, and Vice Chair of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee. He was a member of the Ways & Means Committee, the Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee, and the and the Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee.
He is proud of bringing back nearly $200 million from the state to our community, as well as passing legislation relating to hate crimes, CPA’s and the addiction recovery industry.
Clerk Caruso is a proud father of seven children, a champion barefoot water-skier, a tennis enthusiast, and enjoys traveling and spending time at the beach with his wife, Tracy, and their dog.
For most of our Executive Trustee Events, we ask that only one representative per company attends.
This event is reserved for Executive Trustee Council Members only. If you are interested in the Executive Trustee Membership, please reach out to Brittany@PBNChamber.com.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EST
- 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Check in and Networking
- 6:00 p.m.: Introductions
- 6:15 p.m. Conversation with Clerk Caruso
- 7:00 p.m. Event Ends
Location
105 Breakwater Ct.
Jupiter, FL 33458
Fees/Admission
Included in an Executive Trustee Council Member's Membership.
This event is limited seating. We ask that only one representative per company attends.
Registration closes one week before the event, November 5th, unless it sells out prior. Once it sells out, the Waiting List option will be activated.
Contact Information
Brittany Cartwright
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