Bowling Green Chamber Appointed New Finance VP
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has hired Brett Lanham to oversee its financial and administrative strategy.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce announced that it has appointed Brett Lanham as its new vice president of finance and administration. Lanham will now lead the organization's financial strategy, budgeting, and human resources functions.
Why it matters
This appointment positions Lanham to serve as a key advisor to the chamber's leadership, boards, and committees regarding the entity's long-term financial health and administrative operations.
Lanham brings nearly five years of experience from his time at Aleris/Commonwealth Rolled Products to his new role. He holds a bachelor of arts in accounting from Brescia University.
The players
Brett Lanham
He is an Owensboro, Kentucky native and accounting graduate who previously served as a senior finance executive at ZEB Metals, LLC.
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
This organization supports business growth and economic development initiatives in the Bowling Green area.
The details
Lanham is tasked with directing the chamber's forecasting, cash management, compliance, and risk management processes. He will also manage payroll and other essential administrative duties for the organization and its affiliates.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: The chamber announced the selection of Brett Lanham.
Market Landscape
This move reflects a broader trend among regional chambers of commerce to consolidate financial and administrative oversight under a dedicated executive to improve fiscal efficiency. This appointment aligns with industry standards that prioritize professionalized financial leadership to support economic development initiatives.
As this appointment focuses on internal administrative and financial management, it does not immediately change public-facing services or membership costs for local businesses. Residents and chamber members can expect continued operations under the new financial leadership.
The takeaway
Lanham's extensive background in the manufacturing and metals sectors suggests a focus on rigorous financial discipline for the chamber. His transition signals a period of strategic continuity for the organization's administrative and budgetary functions.
Further reading
Learn more about local leadership updates in the Bowling Green People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WNKY News 40 Television.
