Congratulations to the Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2026!

After months of exploring the community, building meaningful connections, and growing as leaders, the Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2026 officially joins a distinguished network of changemakers dedicated to shaping the future of Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky.

The class celebrated its graduation with an evening of recognition, reflection, and celebration alongside Chamber leadership, alumni, sponsors, family, and friends. Throughout the year, participants immersed themselves in experiences that deepened their understanding of the region while strengthening relationships across industries and organizations.

Leadership Bowling Green continues to cultivate engaged and informed leaders who are committed to making a lasting impact in our community. The Class of 2026 exemplified collaboration, service, and a passion for moving Bowling Green forward.

A special congratulations goes to Heath Holloman with Murphy Construction Group, recipient of the prestigious Bart Hagerman Leadership Award, recognizing outstanding leadership, commitment, and engagement throughout the program year.

We are proud to recognize the graduates of the Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2026:

• Austin Albany – Sublime Media Group, LLC
• Matt Bacon – Career TEAM
• Mandi Barnum – Timesavers Caregiving & Concierge
• David Bell – Pinnacle Financial Partners
• Misty Bryant – Houchens Food Group, Inc.
• Pauletha Butts – Warren County Public Schools
• Cody Conner – English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP
• Heath Crawford – Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC
• Monica Duvall – Western Kentucky University
• Julie Eaton – Med Center Health
• Nihad Ferhatovic – NISE Insurance Group
• Karen Foley – HOTEL INC
• Angela Geringswald – Pan-Oston
• Donald Graves – Stewart Richey Construction, Inc.
• Laura Harmon – Graves Gilbert Clinic
• Jason Heflin – CrowdSouth
• Heath Holloman – Murphy Construction Group
• Harlie Houchins – M&L Electrical, Inc.
• Rachel Hurt – City-County Planning Commission of Warren County
• Christopher Jensen – Western Kentucky University
• Ben Keltner – Stewart Richey Construction, Inc.
• Nikki Koller – Warren County Government
• Cameron Levis – City of Bowling Green - Parks & Rec
• Jason Musser – Musser Automotive
• Mitch Parks – Crown Cork & Seal
• Joe Pavoni – Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
• Jeff Ranger – Bell, Orr, Ayers & Moore, PSC
• Katerina Rybina – Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
• Dina Salihovic – Graves Gilbert Clinic
• Alice Tarnagda – Refuge Bowling Green, LLC
• Abby Thomas – Franklin Bank & Trust Company
• Kevin Yates – Edmonton State Bank
• Reagan Young – Broadway Builders LLC
• Katie Zimmerman – Zimmerman Interiors

This year’s program would not have been possible without the leadership and dedication of Chair Kelsey Crowe with SKY Property Management and Co-Chair Joe Morel with Franklin Bank & Trust Company. Their guidance helped create a meaningful and impactful experience for the class throughout the year.

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce also extends sincere appreciation to the sponsors who made the Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2026 possible:

Premier Sponsor: RENEW by Optimum Rejuvenation

Grand Finale Sponsor: Pinnacle Financial Partners

Reception Sponsor: Service One Credit Union

Congratulations once again to the Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2026. Your leadership journey is only beginning, and our community is stronger because of your commitment to serving and leading South Central Kentucky into the future.