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The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 35 participants selected for the Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2027. This immersive community leadership program continues its mission to equip class members with the knowledge, connections, and inspiration needed to champion Bowling Green and Warren County.
Launched in 1985, Leadership Bowling Green has shaped more than 1,100 alumni who lead businesses, nonprofit organizations, and civic initiatives that have strengthened the fabric of our community. What began as a local effort to develop informed leaders has grown into a powerful, multi-generational legacy – one that continues to impact lives and drive progress across our region.
This year’s program officially kicked off on August 20th with an orientation session at the Chamber and a public introduction of the Class of 2027 during Rise and Shine. Over the next ten months, participants will engage in two retreats and seven program days designed and led by Leadership BG Alumni. Through hands-on experiences in healthcare, education, local and state governments, judicial systems, economic development, and more, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the community.
Class of 2027 Program Chair Joe Morel (2010 alumni) shared: “Leadership Bowling Green is about connecting a diverse group of leaders and giving them the opportunity to learn more about our community. As an alumnus, I know firsthand the value of the relationships, experiences, and perspectives this program provides. Now as Program Chair, I’m honored to help create those same opportunities. Strong communities depend on engaged, informed, and connected leaders, and Leadership Bowling Green plays an important role in developing those individuals right here at home. We are excited to welcome this new class and look forward to seeing how they use this experience to help make Bowling Green an even stronger place to live, work, and grow.”
Sandra Baker, Vice President of Talent & Workforce for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, added: “Leadership is about more than what we do in our workplaces – it’s about how we contribute to the community around us. For over four decades, Leadership Bowling Green has given participants the opportunity to step outside of their day-to-day roles, gain a broader perspective of our community, and connect with people who share a commitment to making a difference. We hope this experience inspires them to take what they learn and use it to lead, serve, and make a lasting impact in our community.”
RENEW Aesthetics & Wellness is the Premier Partner for Leadership Bowling Green’s Class of 2027.
The members of the 2027 Class are:
- Jack Blair – South Central Bank
- Gina Cowan – RENEW Aesthetics & Wellness
- Deanna Critchelow – Med Center Health Foundation
- Chad Doughty – City of Bowling Green Public Works
- Dave Fulkerson – Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
- Tia Geter – The Center for Courageous Kids
- Jackson Gooding – Franklin Bank & Trust Company
- Hannah Gray – United Way of Southern Kentucky
- Cody Harmon – Sunbelt Construction
- Hannah Hartley – Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc.
- Daniel Head – Stewart Richey Construction, Inc.
- David Hosay – Sublime Media Group, LLC
- Christine Jenkins – Warren County Water District
- Karen Kane-Roby – English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP
- Alejandra Larios – Scotty’s Contracting + Stone
- Suzanne Leach – Rehabilitation & Performance Institute
- Kyle McGraw – Bowling Green Independent School District
- Allison Mefford – Warren County Public Schools
- Jennifer Noble – Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College
- Jim Page – Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
- Charlie Payne – Hill-Motley Lumber Company
- Whitney Peake – Western Kentucky University
- Brenda Polley – Trace Die Cast, Inc.
- Bill Rector – Warren County, KY Government
- Kendall Roper – Edward Jones Investments
- Rylan Shea – 6s Auction Company
- Tucker Sine – Builders By Design
- Kat Smith – Hilltopper Athletic Foundation
- Hilarie Spalding – Bluegrass Supply Chain
- Leah Thompson – Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center
- Eric Van Meter – Loucon Training and Retreat Center
- Meredith Ward – Houchens Insurance Group
- Amanda Watt – American Bank & Trust Company, Inc.
- Cynthia Wilkerson – College Heights Foundation
- Kyle Wilson – Houchens Food Group, Inc.
