Bowling Green, KY — November 4, 2025 — Today, the President & CEO of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Ron Bunch, resigned.
Over the past fourteen years, Mr. Bunch’s leadership has strengthened the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and driven progress across our region. His focus on collaboration, investment, and opportunity has helped make Bowling Green a recognized example of sustainable economic growth.
During his tenure, there have been significant successes, primarily through regional economic development. Key accomplishments include attracting billions in capital investment, creating thousands of jobs, and earning national recognition as a top-performing economic development organization. As a direct result of Mr. Bunch’s efforts, Bowling Green continues to gain national recognition, ranked the #1 Tier 2 Metro in the United States for both 2024 and 2023 and among the Top 6 Tier 2 Metros for 13 consecutive years, according to Site Selection Magazine. The Chamber has also earned the prestigious Mac Conway Award, recognizing it as one of the Top 20 Economic Development Organizations in the country for the fourth time in five years.
"Through the years I have been fortunate enough to work alongside Ron Bunch on several projects. In every one, I found him to be a passionate negotiator and advocate for our community. I am proud of the work he has done and all he has been a part of building here. I wish him well in his next venture." - Judge Executive, Doug Gorman
The chamber has begun the process of appointing interim leadership and will share further updates in the coming weeks. As always, the organization remains tightly focused on our mission to provide valuable services to our partners, advocate a positive business environment and stimulate economic development for South Central Kentucky.
The Chamber Board of Directors thanks Mr. Bunch for his service. We wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.
About The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
Incorporated in 1935, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is a 5-Star Accredited Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was named the 2009 Chamber of the Year by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. As the fourth largest chamber in Kentucky, the Chamber serves as a premier business advocate for its more than 1,200 partners and is the driving force for economic development in South Central Kentucky. Its primary goals are to promote growth and success in the business community, reaching its small business partners and those in large industries alike. With leadership programs, governmental relations projects, educational initiatives and involvement opportunities, the Chamber aims to support the community and its neighbors in order to enhance the business climate and continue to grow the region.