BOWLING GREEN, KY., October 13, 2026 – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the selection of Brett Lanham as Vice President of Finance and Administration, bringing more than a decade of progressive finance and operational leadership experience to the organization.
In her new role, Lanham will provide strategic financial leadership and administrative oversight for the Chamber and its affiliated entities. She will lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash and investment management, compliance, and risk management, while also overseeing human resources, payroll, and other administrative functions. As a member of the Chamber’s senior leadership team, Lanham will serve as a strategic advisor to the President and CEO, staff leadership, committees, and boards.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brett to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce team,” said Jim Page, President and CEO of the Chamber. “Her combination of financial expertise, strategic thinking, and operational leadership will be a tremendous asset to our organization. Brett has demonstrated an ability to build strong financial systems, manage complex operations, and provide leadership during periods of significant organizational change. Those skills will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the Chamber, serve our partners, and enhance the broader business community.”
Lanham joins the Chamber after serving as the senior-most finance executive with ZEB Metals, LLC in South Carolina. Her responsibilities included financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, payroll, tax, audit, insurance, compliance, debt financing, capital expenditures, working capital, and strategic planning. Lanham also played a key role in the company’s $40 million-plus sale, leading the seller-side finance workstream and managing due diligence, financial models, disclosures, and buyer and adviser requests.
Prior to joining ZEB Metals, Lanham spent nearly five years with Aleris/Commonwealth Rolled Products in Lewisport, Kentucky. Her experience there included cost accounting, inventory management, plant reporting, financial close activities, and operational analysis.
“I’m really excited to join the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and be a part of a team that supports and brings together our local business community,” Lanham said. “I’m looking forward to meeting more of the people who make Bowling Green such a great place to live and work and finding ways to contribute to the Chamber’s continued success.”
A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, Lanham holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Brescia University.