Vice President of Economic Development - Bowling Green, Kentucky

Vice President of Economic Development

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for building relationships and moving fast to
execute big ideas? Our region’s growth trajectory is just getting started—and we need a
trailblazer who thrives when the stakes are high and the mission is clear. This is a high-
visibility leadership role responsible for setting strategy, leading a top-performing team,
and engaging our most critical external partners. If you thrive on outcomes, influence, and
action, this is your seat.

To be considered, please complete the Culture Index survey before
applying: Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce; Bowling Green Area Economic
Development Authority, Inc.

As Vice President of Economic Development, you’ll lead high-impact business attraction
efforts, respond to site selector RFIs, manage executive-level relationships, and drive
regional competitiveness. You’ll supervise leaders in research and real estate, while serving
as the point person for key stakeholders at the state and regional levels. Ideal candidates
will have demonstrated experience in marketing and attracting office and/or technology-
based companies and a strong understanding of economic development strategies that
drive innovation-led growth. A deep passion for and experience with talent supply chains
and workforce development is also essential to this role. Success requires confidence,
charisma, and a bias for action.

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is a nationally recognized economic
development organization operating on EOS. We believe in clarity, measurable outcomes,
and high trust, low politics. Our team has helped attract over 13,000 new jobs over the last
decade. With your help, we’ll break even more records.
If you’re ready to lead from the front, build powerful coalitions, and shape the future of
South Central Kentucky, we want to hear from you. Apply now.

Position Overview
• Reports to: President/CEO
• Leads: Directors of Research, Real Estate, and Existing Business
• Location: Bowling Green, KY
• Compensation: Competitive salary + bonus + benefits
• Schedule: Full-Time | In-Person

Required Experience
• 5+ years in economic development, public-private partnerships, or C-suite business
recruitment
• Proven leadership experience in high-autonomy roles
• Skilled at public speaking, presentations, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience with EOS or fast-growth organizations preferred