David C. Clark Installed as AREMA President
The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association selected the CSX executive to lead for the 2026-2027 term.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in People
The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) officially installed David C. Clark as its new president on September 16, 2026. Clark currently serves as the Director of Construction Engineering at CSX.
Why it matters
This leadership appointment positions a veteran CSX engineer to guide the professional association as it oversees engineering standards for the North American rail industry. Clark will serve a one-year term representing the organization's membership.
AREMA represents a collective of nearly 6,000 professional members. David C. Clark brings 30 years of industry experience to the role, having joined CSX in 1996 and serving as Director of Construction Engineering since 2012.
The players
David C. Clark
He is the current Director of Construction Engineering at CSX and the newly installed president of AREMA.
AREMA
The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association is a professional organization representing nearly 6,000 members focused on railway infrastructure.
CSX
This is a major North American railroad company that provides rail, intermodal, and rail-to-truck transload services.
The details
The installation took place during the association's 2026 Annual Conference and Expo in Kansas City. Clark, who holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, will lead the organization for the 2026-2027 term.
Timeline
David C. Clark joined CSX in 1996.
Clark has served as Director of Construction Engineering since 2012.
The official installation occurred in Kansas City on September 16, 2026.
Clark will hold the presidency for the 2026-2027 term.
Market Landscape
The transition reflects the ongoing importance of veteran leadership in managing the complex technical standards that govern North American rail infrastructure. This appointment positions a key CSX executive to influence the broader engineering protocols maintained by the association.
The leadership change does not impact immediate retail rail pricing or direct consumer services for the average commuter or freight client. It remains a professional internal appointment focused on the technical standards that maintain the reliability of the national rail network.
The takeaway
Clark's ascension to the presidency highlights the deep integration between major railroad operators and industry engineering bodies. Professionals in the field can expect the association to continue focusing on long-term infrastructure maintenance standards under his one-year leadership.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Railway Track and Structures.
